sweet nothings

plural noun

: loving and romantic words

Lyrics were essentially the proverbial sweet nothings, honeyed and aged by the mellowing chambers of [Barry] White's throat and soul.

—Mike Tribby

The two spent the entire night in a VIP booth cuddling, kissing and whispering sweet nothings into each other's ears.

—Hollywood Life

Examples of sweet nothings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When this did not materialise, and having heard sweet nothings from Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, Martinez stuck around Bodymoor Heath on deadline day. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 June 2026

Smaller seats, less legroom, meals on a budget, and now someone whispering indiscreet sweet nothings to their lover in my ear. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026

People expect your first relationship to be perfect — all innocence and romantic outings, long walks and whispered sweet nothings into clean sheets. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

There’s John Waters whispering sweet nothings into Kim Kardashian’s ear. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above