endearment
Translation
term of affection, expression of love
Examples
'Darling' is a common term of endearment.
'Darling' is a common term of endearment.
He whispered endearments to her.
He whispered endearments to her.
Grammar Patterns
a term of ((endearment)) 'Darling' is a term of endearment.
words of ((endearment)) He whispered words of endearment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: affection, fondness, sweet nothing
Etymology
From the verb 'endear' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'. 'Endear' comes from 'en-' (make) + 'dear'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'act of making someone dear' to you. The '-ment' part signifies the action or result.