lover

lov-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone outside marriage.

  2. 2.

    A person who enjoys or is enthusiastic about something.

  3. 3.

    (plural) Two people in a romantic relationship.

Forms

plural: lovers

Related words

Antonyms: enemy, hater
See also: beloved, love, partner
Synonyms: admirer, partner, sweetheart

Etymology

From Old English lufiend ("one who loves"), from lufian ("to love"). The word has been used to denote both romantic partners and enthusiasts since Middle English.