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Synonyms & Similar Words
affection
adoration
infatuation
passion
ardor
devotion
tenderness
fondness
attachment
love
desire
longing
yearning
crush
sweetheart
darling
sweetheart
flame
paramour
lover
beloved
cherished
treasured
prized
valued
esteemed
admired
worshiped
venerated
idolized
smitten
enamored
captivated
enthralled
bewitched
beguiled
charmed
entranced
spellbound
fascinated
intrigued
absorbed
besotted
dazzled
delighted
thrilled
excited
exhilarated
euphoric
ecstatic
elated
enchanted
swept off feet
Meaning of new love
a strong feeling of affection and attachment to someone
Definitions
- A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend
- * A person toward whom love is felt, a beloved person
- * A score of zero (as in tennis)
- * Used as an expression of affectionate greeting or endearment
Etymology of new love
The word "love" comes from Old English lufu, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic lubo, and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root leubh, which meant "to desire" or "to please"
The word "new" comes from Old English neowe, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic niujiz, and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root neu, which meant "new" or "young"
Example Uses
- She felt a new love for her husband after he surprised her with a romantic getaway
- * The couple's new love was evident in the way they looked at each other
- * He was smitten with his new love, and couldn't stop thinking about her