lover

Definition

  • noun: a partner in a romantic or sexual relationship
  • noun: a person in love
  • often plural
  • synonyms: daphnis, maecenas, abettor

Examples

  • They were friends for many years before they became 'lovers'.

  • She left her husband and ran away with her 'lover'.

  • His wife accused him of having a secret 'lover'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) she's insanely sexually attracted to? - Doesn't that bother you? - No. - If she's happy, that's all that matters. - Oh, come on! What about all this forbidden lovers, you and me against the world stuff? That just doesn't go away. You know, Chris, it's a little late for male bonding, (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15