Relationship Terms

noun personal belongings packed for traveling

• Passengers are reminded to retrieve all baggage upon arrival at their destination.
• Don't forget to grab your baggage when we get off the plane.
• Make sure you don't leave your baggage behind, dude.
• Emotional baggage can weigh you down if you don't address it.

noun A civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony that is legally recognized, typically used for weddings or other official events.

• The couple opted for a civil ceremony at the courthouse to legalize their marriage.
• They decided to have a simple civil ceremony at city hall.
• They went and got hitched in a quick civil ceremony.
• The signing of the contract marked the official start of their partnership, like a civil ceremony.

verb to split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain

• The chef used a sharp knife to cleave the meat into perfectly even slices.
• I watched in amazement as the lumberjack cleaved through the tree with one swift swing.
• I can't believe she cleaved her ex-boyfriend's belongings in half after they broke up.
• Despite facing many challenges, their friendship continued to cleave through any obstacles in their way.

noun a person who strongly maintains their beliefs or loyalty to a particular cause or person

adjective having or showing a firm determination or loyalty that is very difficult to change

• The die hard fans of classical music were thrilled to attend the symphony performance.
• I'm a die hard fan of that TV show, I never miss an episode!
• She's a die hard gamer, she plays for hours on end.
• His die hard determination to succeed propelled him through any obstacle in his path.

verb to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

• The young couple decided to elope to avoid any family drama.
• I heard that Sarah and John are planning to elope next month.
• Let's just elope and get married in Vegas!
• Sometimes it feels like my thoughts elope with each other, never staying in one place.

adjective showing strong feeling or great concentration; extreme

• The intense debate among the scholars lasted for hours.
• The movie was so intense, I couldn't look away.
• The workout was super intense, but I feel great now.
• The intense emotions swirling within her made it hard to think clearly.

adjective impossible to rectify or repair

• The damage to the ancient artifact was irreparable and could not be restored.
• He made an irreparable mistake by deleting the important files.
• She felt like her heart was irreparably broken after the breakup.
• The rift between the two friends caused irreparable damage to their relationship.

noun a measurement of how far apart objects are

adjective measuring a great distance

• Long distance relationships require strong communication skills and trust.
• Being in a long distance relationship is tough, but worth it if you're with the right person.
• I can't do the whole long distance thing, it's too much for me.
• The long distance between us was not just physical, but emotional as well.

noun a place where a couple lives or spends time together, especially in a romantic or intimate setting

• The couple purchased a beautiful house in the countryside to serve as their love nest.
• They decided to make their cozy apartment their love nest.
• They turned their new beach house into a real love nest.
• The library became a love nest for book lovers.

noun a person who is married

verb to enter into a legal marriage with someone

adjective having a spouse or being united in marriage

• The couple got married in a beautiful ceremony.
• They finally tied the knot and got married.
• They decided to take the plunge and get hitched.
• Their businesses merged and got married to create a stronger entity.

verb to join in marriage; take as spouse

• The couple decided to marry in a traditional church ceremony.
• I heard they're planning to marry next spring at the beach.
• Hey, did you hear that Jenny and Mark are gonna tie the knot and marry soon?
• The merger between the two companies is like a marriage - they are now united as one entity.

verb to take small bites or gentle bites, usually at food

adjective describing the action of taking small bites or gentle bites

• The guests were politely nibbling on the hors d'oeuvres at the reception.
• I caught my dog nibbling on the couch cushion again.
• She was caught nibbling on some snacks in the middle of the night.
• The idea of starting a new business had been nibbling at the back of his mind for months.

noun a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner

• She believed that her husband was her true soul mate, destined to be together forever.
• I finally found my soul mate after years of searching for the perfect partner.
• Dude, she's like my soul mate - we finish each other's sentences and everything.
• Music has always been my soul mate, comforting me in times of joy and sorrow.

noun a term of endearment for a loved one or romantic partner

• The hostess greeted us warmly and referred to us as sweetheart.
• Hey sweetheart, can you pass me the salt?
• What's up, sweetheart? You lookin' fly today.
• Her voice was like music to his ears, a sweet melody that called him sweetheart.

noun a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others

• Aromanticism is a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others.
• Some people may not experience romantic feelings at all, which is known as aromanticism.
• Not everyone is into the whole dating scene - some people are just aromantic.
• In a world obsessed with romantic love, aromanticism offers a different perspective on relationships.