Lingo

Romantic Relationships

28 Words

14m

spouse
1.
spouse
Noun

a male or female partner in a marriage

He introduced his spouse as his rock and closest confidant.

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fiance
2.
fian
ce
Noun

a man who is engaged to someone

The fiancé helped plan the wedding details and was actively involved in choosing the venue and decorations.

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fiancee
3.
fian
cee
Noun

a woman who is engaged to someone

After their engagement, the fiancée and her partner celebrated with a party to share the news with friends and family.

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sweetheart
4.
sweet
heart
Interjection

used to address a loved one in an affectionate manner

Good morning, sweetheart.

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crush
5.
crush
Verb

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden.

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lover
6.
lo
ver
Noun

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

Sarah's lover surprised her with a bouquet of roses on their anniversary.

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soul
mate
Noun

the perfect romantic partner for a person

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heartbreak
8.
heart
break
Noun

a feeling of great distress or sadness

Experiencing heartbreak after the end of a long-term relationship can be devastating.

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bond
9.
bond
Noun

a link that holds atoms or ions together in any molecule or crystal

The covalent bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.

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date
10.
date
Noun

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

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romance
11.
ro
mance
Noun

the affectionate relationship between two partners

Their romance blossomed during a summer trip to Paris, filled with candlelit dinners and long walks.

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passion
12.
pa
ssion
Noun

sexual love to a great amount

His passion for her was evident in every glance and gesture, showing a deep emotional attachment.

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commitment
13.
co
mmit
ment
Noun

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

His commitment to his studies earned him top honors and a scholarship to a prestigious university.

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engagement
14.
en
gage
ment
Noun

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

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proposal
15.
pro
po
sal
Noun

the action of asking a person to marry one

He surprised her with a romantic proposal at sunset on the beach.

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breakup
16.
brea
kup
Noun

the end of a relationship or an association

The sudden breakup of their ten-year marriage shocked all their friends and family.

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divorce
17.
di
vorce
Noun

the legal act of ending a marriage

After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways.

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separation
18.
se
pa
ra
tion
Noun

the state in which a couple decide to live apart while they are still legally married

After years of marital discord, they decided to pursue a legal separation rather than immediately filing for divorce.

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anniversary
19.
a
nni
ver
sa
ry
Noun

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

They celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner.

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intimacy
20.
in
ti
ma
cy
Noun

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

The intimacy between the two friends allowed them to share their deepest fears.

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jealousy
21.
jea
lou
sy
Noun

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

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marry
22.
ma
rry
Verb

to become someone's husband or wife

She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love.

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single
23.
sin
gle
Adjective

not in a relationship or marriage

Being single allows me to explore my interests and hobbies freely.

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engage
24.
en
gage
Verb

engage or hire for work

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divorce
25.
di
vorce
Noun

the legal act of ending a marriage

After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways.

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separate
26.
se
pa
rate
Adjective

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

The hotel has separate rooms for guests traveling alone.

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widow
27.
wi
dow
Noun

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

After her husband's passing, she became a widow.

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commit
28.
co
mmit
Verb

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

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