luv
Texted term, endearment
Luv is an informal, affectionate spelling of love, often used in casual writing or text messages: Luv ya!
In British English, luv (or love) serves as a familiar term of address, roughly equivalent to "dear" or "hon": Thanks, luv.
The spelling signals warmth without the weight of the standard word.
Affectionate partner name
- sweetieFond nickname for someone
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
Intense emotional drive
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
yearning · desire · flirtation · wooing · courtship · smitten · crush · heartthrob
Attentive regard for others
- warmthHeat you feel
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
adore · cherish · attachment · closeness · nurture · bonding · heartfelt · compassion
Affection in letters
Comparable to, or enjoy
- enjoyTake pleasure in
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- fancyElaborate or decorative
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
keen · dig · fond · into · partial · relish · savor · enthusiasm
babe
Affectionate partner name
sweetheart · dear · cutie · hon · doll · poppet · dove · angel · pumpkin · cupcake
passion
Intense emotional drive
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
ardor · yearning · desire · flirtation · wooing · courtship · smitten · crush · heartthrob · swoon
care
Attentive regard for others
- warmthHeat you feel
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
devotion · adore · cherish · attachment · closeness · nurture · bonding · heartfelt · compassion · kindness
xoxo
Affection in letters
like
Comparable to, or enjoy
- enjoyTake pleasure in
- appreciateRecognize value or merit
- fancyElaborate or decorative
preference · keen · dig · fond · into · partial · relish · savor · enthusiasm · vibe