Meaning of sweet nothings | Babel Free

Definitions

Insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo, or seduce.

idiomatic, plural, plural-normally

Equivalents

Examples

“Hearing such words as these, in the sweetest, tenderest voice that ever caressed a lover's senses, Basil knew not how to word all that was in his heart. . . . Side by side, forgetful of all but their recovered peace, they talked sweet nothings.”

“[T]he facts, to make⟳ matters worse, were made public with the usual affectionate letters that passed between them, full of sweet nothings.”

“It is difficult to know⟳ how accurate this portrait is, and how much of it consists of sweet nothings whispered into the author's ear by loyal retainers.”

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