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Synonyms & Similar Words
admirer
enthusiast
fan
devotee
aficionado
connoisseur
supporter
zealot
buff
fancier
sweetheart
darling
beau
boyfriend
girlfriend
partner
spouse
paramour
sweetheart
heartthrob
idol
crush
infatuation
obsession
passion
romance
sweetheart
loved one
dear
dearest
beloved
honey
sugar
sweetie
Meaning of Lover
A person who loves or is loved by another.
Definitions
- A person who has a strong affection for another person, typically one with whom they are romantically or sexually involved.
- * A person who has a strong enthusiasm for a particular activity, subject, or hobby.
Etymology of Lover
The word "lover" originates from the Old English word "lufian," which means "to love," and the suffix "-er," which forms an agent noun.
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe a person who loves or is loved by another.
Example Uses
- She is a lover of fine art and music.
- * He is a lover of adventure and travel.
- * The two lovers sat together on the beach, watching the sunset.