Dearie Meaning in English
word
DEER-ee
DEER-ee
Definition
An affectionate term used to call someone you care about, often used by older people, especially women, when speaking to children or young people.
Usage & Nuances
"Dearie" is informal and often sounds old-fashioned or sweet, mainly spoken by older women. It can sometimes sound patronizing if used inappropriately.
Spanish: cariño - cielo (afectuoso)Portuguese (BR): querida - amorzinhoPortuguese (PT): querida - fofinhaChinese (Simplified): 亲爱的（亲昵称呼）Chinese (Traditional): 親愛的（親暱稱呼）Hindi: प्रिय (प्यारी)Arabic: عزيزتي (تدليل)Bengali: প্রিয় - আদরের জনRussian: дорогой - милаяJapanese: おチビさん - かわい子ちゃんVietnamese: cưng - em yêuKorean: 얘야 - 귀여운이Turkish: canım - tatlımUrdu: پیارے - عزیزIndonesian: sayang - manis
Example Sentences
Good job, dearie!
basic
Are you cold, dearie?
basic
Come here, dearie, and sit by me.
basic
Oh, dearie, you’ve made such a mess!
natural
Don’t worry, dearie, everything will be fine.
natural
Thanks for the help, dearie—you’re a real lifesaver.
natural