Synonyms for

Beau

Verb / bəʊ / Another word for beau — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A boyfriend or male admirer.

Synonyms & similar words

swell clotheshorse dude swain fop sheik gallant youngman boyfriend fashionplate fellow dandy boyfriend suitor lover partner swain paramour sweetheart inamorato beloved steady fiancé fiancée husband darling dear heartthrob flame

Synonyms by register

Formal

admirer suitor lover

Informal

boyfriend steady guy fella

Literary

paramour swain gallants

Antonyms

enemy rival opponent stranger unattractive person plain person

Common collocations

  • a beau
  • her beau
  • his beau
  • a handsome beau
  • a wealthy beau
  • a dashing beau
  • a charming beau

Word family

noun beau
adjective beautiful

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a woman's male admirer or boyfriend, often with a slightly old-fashioned or literary connotation. Less common in modern everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. My sister's beau is taking her out for dinner tonight.
  2. She introduced her beau to her parents for the first time.
  3. He's been her beau for over a year now.
  4. I saw them walking hand in hand with her beau.
  5. Her beau surprised her with tickets to her favorite concert.

Quotes

  • "A true heiress is never mean to anyone - except a girl who steals your boyfriend." - Paris Hilton
  • "I'm not a fighter, but I would love to fight Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber looks like a little b*tch." - Seth Rogen
  • "I'm not the girl next door. I'm not a goody-goody, but I'm not a bad girl either. I'm just a person with a lot of passion." - Hilary Duff

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