Synonyms of love
120 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for love is lover. Other synonyms of love are baby, darling, honey, pet and sweetheart. The opposite of love is hatred.
Synonyms and similar words for love
nounA person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
- babyA person's romantic partner; a term of endearment used to refer to or address e.g. one's girlfriend, boyfriend, or...
- darlingOften used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
- honey
- loverOne who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or...
- pet
- sweetheart
- babber
- babeA darling (a term of endearment).
- preciousSomeone (or something) who is loved; a darling.
- baeDarling (term of endearment).
- babycakesA term of endearment for a young woman.
- bubba
- buttercup
- cabbage
- chickabiddy
- chickadee
- chuck
- cupcake
- cutie
- dag Australia
- dear
- dear heartTerm of affection; sweetheart.
- dearestA beloved person; a term of endearment.
- dearieA person who is dear; sweetie.
- dearling
- doll
- doodlebug
- dove
- duck
- ducky
- dumpling
- famA term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relatives.
- heartA term of affectionate or kindly and familiar address.
- heartfaceA term of endearment.
- heartlingA term of endearment, similar to darling.
- heartmateA sweetheart.
- hinny
- hon
- honey bun
- honeybunchHoney, darling (term of endearment).
- honeybugTerm of endearment.
- honeybunnyA term of endearment; honey, sweetheart.
- honeycakesTerm of endearment for a young woman.
- honeypieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- jewel
- jo Scotland
- kidder
- lambchop
- lambkin
- lass (archaic except UK
- dialectal (chiefly Geordie
- Wearside)
- informal or poetic)
- lieflingOne held as lief or dear; a darling.
- little one
- lovebugA person who is in love; a sweetheart.
- lovelingA beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing.
- lovieA surname.
- luvvy
- m'dearAn affectionate term of address.
- moppet
- mopsy
- muffinTerm of endearment.
- old beanAn old friend; an old chap or fellow.
- old sportA term of endearment for a friend.
- pally US
- petal
- poppet
- pug
- pumpkin
- pussumsA term of endearment for a cat.
- sausage
- schnookums
- shugA term of endearment.
- snicklefritz
- snookumsA term of endearment, especially for a child.
- snuggums
- squishy
- sugSugar; sweetheart (as a term of endearment).
- sugarA term of endearment.
- sugar baby
- sugar beet
- sugar-plum
- sugarpieA term of endearment; honey, sweetie, darling.
- sweet pea
- sweetcheeksA term of endearment.
- sweetie
- sweetie pieA sweetheart; a beloved person.
- sweets
- sweetling
- treasure
- woobie
- bully obsoleteA darling, sweetheart (male or female).
- miting obsoleteA little one; a mite.
- mouse obsolete
- muss obsolete
- pussy archaicSexual intercourse with a female; usually in the phrase get some pussy.
nounSexual desire; attachment based on sexual attraction.
- aphrodisia
- carnality
- colt's tooth figuratively
- concupiscence
- the hots
- lech
- lust
- pride
- urge to merge slangA strong desire to form intense emotional connections, stereotypically associated with lesbians.
nounSexual activity.
- lovemaking
- sex
- carnal knowledgeSexual intercourse.
- coitusSexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.
- coitionSexual intercourse.
- connection
- consummation
- copulation
- couplingAn act of sexual intercourse.
- intercourseSexual intercourse, especially that involving humans and especially penile-vaginal interconnection.
- intimacy
- intimate relationsSexual intercourse.
Opposite of love
nounA profound and caring affection towards someone.
- hate
- hatredA strong aversion; an intense dislike.
- angst
- indifference
Meaning of love
- noun A deep caring for the existence of another.
- noun A profound and caring affection towards someone.
- noun Affectionate, benevolent concern or care for other people or beings, and for their well-being.
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