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Liebling — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beloved adjective Dearly loved.
  • darling noun A term of affection for someone very dear to the speaker.
  • dote verb To show excessive love or fondness for someone, often overlooking their faults.
  • favourite adj Liked more than any other of its kind.
  • ladylove noun A woman who is loved by someone; a female object of desire.
  • love verb To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
  • pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
  • sweetheart noun A term of affection used for a romantic partner or a loved one.

Senses

Liebling is used for these senses in English:

  • beloved Someone who is loved; something that is loved.
  • darling Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
  • dote (countable, Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
  • ladylove (poetic) A woman who is loved by someone; a female object of desire.
  • love (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
  • pet One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
  • pet Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
  • sweetheart A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

beloved — full definition

  1. adjective Dearly loved.
  2. noun A person who is dearly loved.

darling — full definition

  1. noun A term of affection for someone very dear to the speaker.
  2. noun Someone or something especially popular or favoured by a particular group.
  3. adj Much loved; adorable or charming.

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