Synonyms for
Affair
Definition
a situation or event, typically one that is scandalous or discreditable
Synonyms & similar words
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- love affair
- affair of honor
- state of affairs
- business affair
- personal affair
- affair of the heart
- affair of state
Word family
noun affair
Usage note
The word 'affair' can refer to a wide range of events, relationships, or matters. Be mindful of context, as it can range from a casual event to a serious romantic relationship or a significant public issue.
Example sentences
- The affair between the two celebrities was all over the news.
- He had an affair with his neighbor's wife.
- The company's financial affair was under investigation.
- She had an affair with her high school sweetheart.
- The affair caused a scandal in the community.
Quotes
"A man who has no office to go to - I don't care who he is - is a trial of which you can have no conception." -George Bernard Shaw
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." -Steve Jobs
"The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere - in landscape, music, art, clothes, furniture, gardening, companionship, love, religion, and in ourselves." -John O'Donohue