Synonyms for

Lover

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

Definition

A person who loves someone or is in love with someone.

Synonyms & similar words

fan devotee buff sweetheart partner beloved boyfriend girlfriend beau flame paramour mistress admirer suitor wooer courter swain inamorato fiancé fiancée husband/wife

Synonyms by register

Formal

paramour admirer devotee

Informal

sweetheart beau girlfriend boyfriend steady

Literary

beloved darling

Antonyms

enemy rival stranger acquaintance opponent foe

Common collocations

  • former lover
  • old lover
  • secret lover
  • passionate lover
  • unrequited lover
  • devoted lover
  • passionate lover

Word family

noun lover
verb love
adjective loving

Usage note

The term 'lover' typically refers to someone with whom one has a romantic or sexual relationship. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying infidelity or a clandestine affair.

Example sentences

  1. She is my lover and my best friend.
  2. He was a lover of nature.
  3. The two lovers held hands as they walked in the park.
  4. My lover surprised me with a romantic dinner.
  5. I am a lover of all kinds of music.

Quotes

  • “A lover without indiscretion is no lover at all.” - Thomas Hardy
  • “I am yours, don't give myself back to me.” - Rumi
  • “The heart wants what it wants.” - Woody Allen

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