LOVER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LOVER?

Need another word that means the same as “lover”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “lover” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Lover” are: buff, devotee, fan, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, man, woman, lady friend, loved one, beloved, love, darling, sweetheart, admirer, enthusiast, aficionado, follower, supporter, fanatic, addict, hound

Lover as a Noun

Definitions of "Lover" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “lover” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A partner in a sexual or romantic relationship outside marriage.
• A significant other to whom you are not related by marriage.
• A person who loves someone or is loved by someone.
• A person who likes or enjoys a specified thing.
• An ardent follower and admirer.

Synonyms of "Lover" as a noun (22 Words)

addict	A person who is addicted to a particular substance typically an illegal drug. A golf addict.
admirer	A person who backs a politician or a team etc. He was a great admirer of Henry James.
aficionado	A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime. A crossword aficionado.
beloved	A beloved person used as terms of endearment. He watched his beloved from afar.
boyfriend	A person’s regular male companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship. A boyfriend cardigan.
buff	A soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e g buffalo or oxen. A buff envelope.
darling	A lovable or endearing person. He s such a darling.
devotee	A strong believer in a particular religion or god. Devotees of Krishna.
enthusiast	An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity. A sports car enthusiast.
fan	A fan shaped alluvial or talus deposit at the foot of a slope. There are great waste fans at the foot of the Andes in the desert.
fanatic	A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause. A fanatic is one who can t change his mind and won t change the subject.
follower	Someone who is tracking a particular person, group, organization, etc. on a social media website or application. He is a keen follower of football.
girlfriend	A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved. He lives with his girlfriend.
hound	Used in names of dogfishes e g nurse hound smooth hound. He has a reputation as a publicity hound.
lady friend	A woman of the peerage in Britain.
love	A person or thing that one loves. They were both in love with her.
loved one	A deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction.
man	An adult male person who has a manly character virile and courageous competent. He awaited word from his man in Havana.
partner	A person who is a member of a partnership. He began to call potential coalition partners about forming a new government.
supporter	A band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve. All their supporters came out for the game.
sweetheart	Any well-liked individual. The pair were childhood sweethearts.
woman	A disrespectful form of address to a woman. A daily woman.

Usage Examples of "Lover" as a noun

• They had been lovers for years.
• I think she had a secret lover.
• He was a great lover of cats.
• Music lovers.

Associations of "Lover" (30 Words)

admiration	A favorable judgment. A small token in admiration of your works.
admirer	A person who has a particular regard for someone or something. He was a great admirer of Henry James.
ardent	Characterized by intense emotion. Ardent love.
beau	A rich, fashionable young man; a dandy.
boyfriend	A man who is the lover of a man or woman. If I d known he was her boyfriend I wouldn t have asked.
buff	Of the yellowish beige color of buff leather. Swimming in the buff means to swim naked.
concubine	A woman who cohabits with an important man.
devotee	A strong believer in a particular religion or god. Devotees of Krishna.
ex	The 24th letter of the Roman alphabet. All his exes live in Texas.
fan	A thing resembling an open fan. His breath fanned her skin as he leant towards her.
fiance	A man who is engaged to be married.
fiancee	A woman who is engaged to be married.
girlfriend	A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved. She would rather go to the cinema with a girlfriend.
guy	Steady or support with a guy wire or cable. She never stopped guying him about his weight.
husband	A married man considered in relation to his spouse. She husbanded their financial resources through difficult times.
icon	A sign which has a characteristic in common with the thing it signifies, for example the word snarl pronounced in a snarling way. This iron jawed icon of American manhood.
idolater	A person who worships idols.
idolatry	The worship of idols. We must not allow our idolatry of art to obscure issues of political significance.
love	A beloved person used as terms of endearment. She loves her boss and works hard for him.
mistress	(especially formerly) a female employer of domestic staff. She is always mistress of the situation coolly self possessed.
moll	The girlfriend of a gangster. I d rush the money over to his moll.
monotheism	The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A pagan god.
paramour	A woman’s lover.
spouse	A person’s partner in marriage.
veneration	A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
votary	A priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult. He was a votary of John Keats.
wed	Take in marriage. In this album he weds an excellent programme with a distinctive vocal style.
wife	The wife of a person with a specified occupation. A clergy wife.
worship	The activity of worshipping. She adores her sons and they worship her.