Pure Love: English Vocabulary List

to be extremely fond of someone or greatly admire them

"She thinks the world of him."

"My grandmother thinks the world of her youngest grandson and always talks about how proud she is of everything he has accomplished."

to perceive someone free of faults, errors, or any shortcomings and greatly admire them

"Don't put her on pedestal."

"He tends to put every girlfriend on a pedestal too high, expecting perfection."

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."

the perfect man as a lifelong romantic partner

"She is looking for Mr. Right."

"She is still looking for Mr Right and has dated dozens of men without finding the one."

used to describe a woman one sees right to be married to and spend the rest of one's life with

"He found Mrs. Right."

"After years of searching, he finally met Mrs. Right, his soulmate."

a person or thing that brings joy, happiness, and meaning to someone's life

"His daughter is the light of his life."

"His daughter is the light of his life and he talks about her constantly to anyone who will listen."

to be only attracted or committed to one individual

"She has eyes for him."

"Even though many tried, she only had eyes for him, her true love."

(of two people) to be considered a perfect match for one another

"They are made for each other."

"Everyone says that Tom and Lisa are truly made for each other because they share the same dreams and values."

used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

"He is head over heels in love with her."

"My younger brother is head over heels for the new girl who just moved in next door."

to admire or love someone beyond logic

"He thinks sun rises and sets on his wife."

"He thinks the sun rises and sets on his wife and would do absolutely anything to make her happy."

to be particularly fond of someone or something

"I have a soft spot for puppies."

"My father has a soft spot for stray cats and often brings them home to care for them."