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Definition of lover - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
romantic partnerperson romantically involved with another
- She introduced him as her lover at the party.
2.
enthusiastperson with a strong interest in something
- He is a lover of classical music.
Expressions with lover
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person passionate about mountain activities
As a mountain lover, he enjoys rock climbing and skiing.
individual with a strong passion for music
As a music lover, he spends hours listening to albums.
person who loves nature, either for enjoyment or environmental care
She is a nature lover who hikes and protects forests.
someone who enjoys being in the sun
She is a sun lover and spends hours at the beach.
person who enjoys drinking and learning about wine
She is a wine lover who attends tastings regularly.
person in a romantic relationship living together unmarried
She introduced her live-in lover to her friends.
friendly greeting used in West Country of England
Alright me lover, how's your day going?
Origin of lover
Old English, lufu (love) + -er (one who does)
Terms with lover included in their meaning
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former lover
person one was once in love with
party lover
person who is known for loving and attending many parties
food lover
person who loves eating and tasting different foods
romantic
male lover
book lover
person who loves reading and collecting books
chocolate lover
person who loves eating chocolate a lot
nature lover
individual preferring nature over urban settings
romantic
rebuffed by a lover without warning
relationship
younger male lover of an older woman
luxury lover
person who enjoys luxury, especially good food and drink
romance
person's lover or romantic interest
secret lover
person someone has a secret sexual relationship with
lover
person with whom one has a romantic relationship
relationship
man who is the lover of a married woman
emotion
feeling abandoned by a lover
informal
wine enthusiast or lover
relationship
man's wife, lover, or girlfriend
animal lover
person who loves animals
outdoor lover
person who loves being outside in the open air
romantic
suddenly rejected or abandoned by a lover
illicit lover
lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person
financial support
woman financially supported by a lover
relationship
lesbian lover in a romantic relationship
urban lover
boy who prefers urban life
Examples of lover in a sentence
They traveled the world as lovers. She is a lover of fine art. He's a lover of exotic cuisine.
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- French:amant, passionné, ...
- German:Liebhaber, Enthusiast, ...
- Italian:amante, appassionato, ...
- Spanish:amante, entusiasta, ...
- Portuguese:amante, entusiasta, ...
- Chinese:情人, 爱好者, ...
- Japanese:恋人, 愛好家, ...
- Arabic:حبيب, محب, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַהֵב, חוֹבֵב, ...
- Russian:любовник, любитель, ...
- Ukrainian:коханець, поціновувач, ...
- Hindi:प्रेमी, शौकीन, ...
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