ladylove
Object of affection
A ladylove is a woman who is the object of romantic affection—a sweetheart or mistress.
The word is old-fashioned and literary, more likely found in Victorian novels than contemporary speech: He wrote sonnets to his ladylove.
It carries a courtly, slightly precious tone.
Affectionate name for beloved
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- trueloveGenuine romantic partner
- paramourLover in secret affair
- flameBurning gas made visible
dear · amour · inamorata · beau · admirer · suitor · soulmate · heartthrob
Romantic pursuit of another
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
proposing · loveletters · rendezvous · tryst · dalliance · matchmaking · engagement · courtier
Honored mounted soldier
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- gentlemanCourteous, honorable man
valor · honor · medieval · courtly · squire · fealty · quest · tournament
Loyalty or exactness
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
dedication · loyalty · bond · attachment · allegiance · adoration · reverence · sincerity
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
flame · dear · amour · inamorata · beau · admirer · suitor · soulmate · heartthrob · valentine
wooing
Romantic pursuit of another
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- romancingActively pursuing affection
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
betrothal · proposing · loveletters · rendezvous · tryst · dalliance · matchmaking · engagement · courtier · solicitation
knight
Honored mounted soldier
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
gentleman · valor · honor · medieval · courtly · squire · fealty · quest · tournament · heraldry
fidelity
Loyalty or exactness
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
commitment · dedication · loyalty · bond · attachment · allegiance · adoration · reverence · sincerity · cherish
desire
Intense wanting
infatuation · fervor · burning · smitten · rapture · ecstasy · enchantment · intensity · obsession · sensuality
- obsolete relationship wordsbetrothed, beau, suitor, courting, swain
- loverssweethearts, sweetheart, lovebirds, paramour, paramours
- terms of endearmentsweetheart, darling, dearest, heart, treasure
- pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max
ladyloveenemy
Hostile opposing party
ex-girlfriend · stranger · rival · acquaintance · nemesis
ladylovearchenemy
Principal antagonist
sworn enemy · nemesis · bête noire · antagonist · foe
ladyloveone-night stand
Casual sexual encounter
fling · hookup · dalliance · booty call · friends with benefits
love, lady, loving, lover, beloved, ladies, lovers, ladylike, ladyship