Synonyms for

Boyfriend

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

Definition

A boyfriend is a male romantic partner in a romantic relationship.

Synonyms & similar words

swain fellow beau youngman beau partner lover sweetheart steady suitor paramour fiancé darling flame beloved companion date escort mate wooer swain inamorato

Synonyms by register

Formal

partner companion escort

Informal

beau guy fella man date

Literary

paramour lover suitor

Antonyms

girlfriend ex-boyfriend rival stranger enemy acquaintance

Common collocations

  • my boyfriend
  • her boyfriend
  • a boyfriend
  • boyfriend material
  • boyfriend troubles
  • boyfriend jeans
  • boyfriend's parents
  • boyfriend's sister

Word family

noun boyfriend

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a male romantic partner. Can sometimes be used informally to refer to a male friend, but this is less common and can be ambiguous.

Example sentences

  1. My boyfriend is taking me out for dinner tonight.
  2. I love spending time with my boyfriend.
  3. He is my best friend and my boyfriend.
  4. My boyfriend surprised me with flowers.
  5. I introduced my boyfriend to my parents.

Quotes

  • I have a boyfriend and a girlfriend, so I'm in a polyamorous relationship. - Bella Thorne
  • I don't need a boyfriend to be happy. If I meet someone and I want to be with him, then I will be. I'm very confident in being single until I find someone who I'm extremely crazy about and who I want to devote my time and love to. - Nina Dobrev
  • I'm not a 'maybe' person. If we're going to date, I want to know that we're dating, and like, we're together, and like 'boyfriend and girlfriend'. - Hailey Baldwin

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