Love and Romance: English Vocabulary List

incredibly cute or charming, often causing feelings of affection, delight, or admiration

"The puppy is adorable."

"The puppy was so adorable that everyone in the pet store wanted to take him home and give him a bath."

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

"She is committed."

"The committed activist protested every weekend for twenty years until the government finally changed the law that she had been fighting against for so long."

feeling cherished, valued, and deeply cared for by others

"The child felt loved."

"The loved child felt safe and happy because her parents always supported her and showed her affection."

expressing deep affection, care, and compassion toward others

"She has a loving heart."

"She has a loving heart and always cares for stray animals until she can find them good homes."

affected by love in a way that causes one to act or think unclearly

"He is lovesick."

"The lovesick teenager wrote poetry about the girl he liked and listened to sad songs all day."

someone who desires a specific person in a romantic or sexual way

"She has an admirer."

"The famous actress had a secret admirer who sent her flowers every week but never revealed his identity or signed the cards."

a person whom one is married to or is in a romantic relationship with

"She is my better half."

"He introduced his better half to everyone at the party, and they all thought she was absolutely wonderful."

a couple who are very affectionate and show their love for each other

"The lovebirds sat together."

"The lovebirds were always holding hands and smiling."

one's partner, wife, or husband with whom one has a long-term sexual or romantic relationship

"My significant other is kind."

"She came to the event with her significant other."

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

"Their anniversary is today."

"They celebrated their anniversary with dinner and flowers."

a man on his wedding day or just before or after it

"The bridegroom looked happy."

"The bridegroom waited at the altar before the ceremony began."

a state of great sorrow and sadness caused by the ending of a romantic relationship or the death of a loved one

"She had a broken heart."

"His broken heart made it hard for him to trust again."

someone or something that is visually attractive but may not have much substance or depth

"The actor was eye candy."

"The magazine included eye candy for readers who liked stylish photos."

a young attractive man who is considered to be the perfect boyfriend or husband

"She is still waiting for Prince Charming."

"The young girl dreamed that one day her Prince Charming would come and sweep her off her feet."

a romantic, often secret relationship between two people who love one another but are not married to each other

"Their love affair was secret."

"The secret love affair between the two coworkers was discovered when someone saw them kissing in the parking lot after work."

a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone

"It was just puppy love."

"Puppy love often feels intense but does not last long."

a person that one loves or is attracted to and sends a love letter to, often without signing it, on Valentine's Day

"He is her Valentine."

"She hoped he would be her Valentine, secretly anticipating a heartfelt card or a thoughtful gift."

to love and respect someone very much

"She adores her newborn baby."

"She absolutely adores her new puppy and spends every free moment playing with him in the park."

to invite someone on a date, particularly a romantic one

"He finally asked her out on a date."

"He finally gathered the courage to ask her out on a date after being friends with her for several months."

to start loving someone deeply

"They fell in love quickly."

"Many people believe that when you fall in love, the whole world suddenly looks brighter and more beautiful."

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

"He woos her with flowers and gifts."

"The young man tried to woo his girlfriend by writing her romantic poems and sending her flowers every week."

to be romantically or sexually attracted to a person that one is not in a relationship with

"He has a crush on his classmate."

"She has a crush on her classmate but she is too nervous to tell him about it."

a bruise left on a person's skin, especially their neck, as a result of a passionate kiss or bite by their lover

"He had a hickey."

"A hickey can appear as a small bruise on the neck."

very popular or cherished among a specific group of people

"He is a beloved teacher."

"He is a beloved teacher and students still visit him years after they graduate from high school."

involved in or relating to a long-term relationship

"They are committed."

"Having been committed to each other for five years, they finally decided to get married."

filled with joy, often as a result of experiencing something magical or captivating

"I am enchanted by this place."

"The enchanted forest was full of magical creatures like fairies unicorns and talking animals that lived in harmony together peacefully."

sexually attractive or desirable

"He is hot."

"The lead actor in the new movie was incredibly hot, captivating audiences with his charisma and looks."

to ask a person to marry one

"He will propose."

"After a whirlwind romance, he decided to propose to her during their vacation in Paris."

the action of asking a person to marry one

"It was a proposal."

"The unexpected proposal during the fireworks display left her speechless with joy and surprise."

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

"We have a date."

"Their first official date was at a charming little Italian restaurant downtown."

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

"She has passion."

"Her passion for environmental activism fueled her tireless efforts to protect endangered species."

a love letter that a person sends to their beloved on Valentine's Day, sometimes without signing it

"He sent a valentine."

"On Valentine's Day, she received an anonymous valentine expressing deep admiration and affection."

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

"They go out."

"They decided to go out together after meeting at a mutual friend's party last month."

to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

"They hook up."

"Many young adults today are open to hook up with someone they meet at a party."