Hearing such words as these, in the sweetest, tenderest voice that ever caressed a lovers 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.
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sweet nothings — noun plural romantic words: He whispered sweet nothings in my ear … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sweet nothings — Informal murmured words of endearment, as between sweethearts * * * … Universalium
sweet nothings — ► sweet nothings words of affection exchanged by lovers. Main Entry: ↑nothing … English terms dictionary
sweet nothings — Informal murmured words of endearment, as between sweethearts … English World dictionary
sweet nothings — noun inconsequential expressions of affection (Freq. 1) he whispered sweet nothings into her ear • Syn: ↑honeyed words • Hypernyms: ↑nothings * * * sweet nothings (esp whispered) words of affection and endearment • • • … Useful english dictionary
sweet nothings — Pleasant but unimportant words that lovers say to each other are called sweet nothings. He whispered sweet nothings in her ear as they danced … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
sweet nothings — n. loving comments; pleasant remarks between lovers. □ They are out on the porch swing whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears. □ Thank heavens most married people never remember the sweet nothings they were once told … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
sweet nothings — N PLURAL If someone whispers sweet nothings to you, they quietly say nice, loving, and flattering things to you … English dictionary
sweet nothings — romantic things that people who are in love say to each other. He kept leaning across the table, whispering sweet nothings in her ear … New idioms dictionary
sweet nothings — UK / US noun [plural] romantic words He whispered sweet nothings in my ear … English dictionary
