Cupid's arrow
Mythical love projectile
Cupid's arrow is the mythical projectile that causes whoever it strikes to fall in love.
The image comes from the Roman god of desire, depicted as a winged boy with bow and arrows.
The phrase usually describes sudden, overwhelming romantic attraction: She felt as if she'd been struck by Cupid's arrow the moment they met.
- loveIntense fond attachment
- true loveAuthentic romantic connection
- love at first sightImmediate romantic attraction to stranger
- fall in loveDevelop romantic feelings
- heartCirculatory system's pump
bow · quiver · cherub · desire · romance · struck · lovestruck · infatuation · passion · burning desire · pierced · dart · wings · Valentine · Valentine's Day · longing · smitten · head over heels
Cupid's arrowheartbreak
Crushing emotional pain
cold heart · lovelessness · heart of stone · hatred · revulsion
Cupid's arrowdivorce papers
Documents terminating matrimony
Dear John letter · breakup · rejection · restraining order · broken heart