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amore

amore

2 9.1
A person you love as a romantic partner
  • noun
  • /əˈmɔːreɪ/
  • Informal
: amado
  • I don't need a babysitter, mi amore.

Examples

Synonyms

sweetheart
vsamore
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A person you love in a romantic way

is the general term for a loved romantic partner
lover
vsamore
771 1.0

A person who has a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

focuses on being a loved partner rather than relationship type
love
vsamore
  • Informal
646 1.0

A word people use to address someone they care about, like dear

names the loved romantic person rather than the pet name
partner
vsamore
598 1.1

A husband, wife, or long-term companion in a romantic relationship

covers any romantic loved person, not only long-term unions
loved one
vsamore
347 1.3

A person you care about deeply, like a family member or close friend

refers specifically to a romantic loved person rather than any loved person
123 3.2

The person someone loves most and wants to spend their life with

is any loved romantic person rather than the single most important one
soul mate
vsamore
100 3.4

A person you feel a deep, natural connection with as a close friend or romantic partner

is a plain loved partner without implying a perfect match
beloved
vsamore
62 3.4

A person who is very much loved

is the everyday romantic reference rather than a poetic term
dearest
vsamore
  • Informal
32 2.2

A person you love very much

names the loved romantic person rather than only a term of address
Romeo
vsamore
21 4.8

A man who is very romantic and shows strong love for someone

is neutral about intensity and does not imply dramatic passion
beau
vsamore
21 7.8

A man who is someone's romantic partner or boyfriend

is neutral in gender and refers to any loved partner
lovey
vsamore
  • Informal
18 7.5

A gentle name used for someone you love

is the straightforward name for a loved romantic partner rather than a pet name
16 3.0

The person someone cares for most and wants to be with

is a general loved partner, not necessarily the most significant one
dovey
vsamore
  • Informal
1 9.5

A person you love and feel close to

is the simple descriptive term for a loved romantic person
truelove
vsamore
  • Literature
1 5.8

A person someone cares for deeply and wants to be with

is broader, not limited to deepest or lifelong devotion
ladylove
vsamore
  • Archaic
1 7.8

A woman who is a man's sweetheart

is gender neutral and applies to any loved romantic partner

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

A person who wants to harm or defeat you

How Loved

soul mate
100 3.4
amore
  • Informal
2 9.1
lover
771 1.0
friend
∞ 1.0
acquaintance
156 3.5

Surface Forms

amore singular
amores plural

Etymology

Amore comes from the Latin amor meaning 'love', and it can mean a person who is loved. Calling someone your amore is like calling them your 'sweetheart' or 'my love', which fits its original sense.