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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /teˈzo.ro/
"Come stai, mio tesoro?"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An affectionate term of endearment used for a beloved person, such as a romantic partner or child.
"Good morning, lovey, did you sleep well?" - 2
A soft blanket, stuffed animal, or other comforting object used by a young child to soothe anxiety.
"The toddler refused to go to sleep without his favorite blue lovey."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English word 'love', with the diminutive suffix '-y' or '-ie' added to create an affectionate nickname. Originating in the 19th century as informal nursery language, it evolved to describe both a beloved person and a security blanket or soft toy cherished by a child.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lovey" is said worldwide
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chéri
Transliteration: /ʃe.ʁi/
"Viens ici, mon chéri."
Liebling
Transliteration: /ˈliːp.lɪŋ/
"Guten Morgen, mein Liebling."
tesoro
Transliteration: /teˈzo.ro/
"Come stai, mio tesoro?"
cariño
Transliteration: /kaˈɾi.ɲo/
"Hola, cariño, ¿cómo estás?"
querido
Transliteration: /keˈɾi.du/
"Bom dia, meu querido."
प्रियतम
Transliteration: priyatam
"सुनो, मेरे प्रियतम।"
宝贝
Transliteration: bǎobèi
"早安，我的宝贝。"
자기
Transliteration: jagi
"잘 잤어, 자기야?"
ダーリン
Transliteration: dārin
"おはよう、ダーリン。"
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