Romantic Expressions

noun intense enthusiasm or passion

adjective ardent, characterized by intense feeling or passion

• The scientist spoke with great ardor about her latest research findings.
• She pursued her passion with such ardor that it inspired those around her.
• He had an ardor for skateboarding that was unmatched by anyone in the neighborhood.
• The artist painted with such ardor that his emotions seemed to leap off the canvas.

verb to assert or confess openly

• He avowed his commitment to the project during the meeting.
• She openly avowed her love for the new restaurant in town.
• I totally avow that this new song is my jam.
• The artist's painting avows a deep sense of longing and nostalgia.

verb past participle of besot, meaning to make someone drunk with love or infatuation

adjective strongly infatuated or obsessed with

• The professor was besotted with the idea of conducting groundbreaking research in his field.
• She was completely besotted with her new puppy, showering him with love and attention.
• I can't believe how besotted he is with that new video game, he plays it non-stop.
• The artist was besotted with inspiration, creating masterpieces one after another.

noun a person's spouse or partner, especially when seen as a source of support or happiness

• My better half and I will be attending the charity gala next week.
• I can't go out tonight, I promised my better half we would stay in.
• I'm so lucky to have found my ride or die, my better half.
• She is truly my better half, always balancing out my strengths and weaknesses.

noun the part of a dress that covers the chest

• She held the precious locket close to her bosom, treasuring the memories it contained.
• I tucked the photo into my bosom so I wouldn't lose it.
• She slipped the stolen item into her bosom to hide it from the security guard.
• The company's new policy was kept close to the bosom of the CEO until it was officially announced.

noun a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusk

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The heartfelt speech warmed the cockles of my heart.
• Your kind gesture really touched the cockles of my heart.
• That movie was so sweet, it really got to the cockles of my heart.
• The sight of the children playing together warmed the cockles of my heart.

verb to approach or reach something in a specified way or direction

preposition used to indicate the point or time at which something happens or is aimed or directed

• The speaker urged the audience to come at the issue with a critical mindset.
• If you have any questions, just come at me and I'll try to help.
• Don't worry, I can handle whatever you come at me with.
• The storm began to come at the coastal town with full force.

noun used as a term of endearment for someone close or loved

adjective used to describe someone or something loved or valued

• Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you of the recent changes to our company policy.
• Hey dear, do you want to grab a coffee sometime?
• Yo dear, what's up with you these days?
• My dear, you are the sunshine in my life.

noun a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment; joy; rapture

verb to take great pleasure or joy in

• The performance of the orchestra was a sheer delight to the audience.
• I was delighted to hear that you got the job!
• Eating that ice cream was a pure delight!
• The sunset painted the sky with colors that were a delight to the eyes.

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.

adverb in a way that lasts forever or for a very long time

• The concept of time is often discussed in terms of eternity, which is seen as something eternally lasting.
• I will be eternally grateful for your help with my project.
• We're gonna be best friends eternally, no doubt about it.
• The bond between the two siblings was eternally strong, unbreakable by any force.

noun a faint or wavering light

verb to shine faintly or unsteadily

• The glimmer of hope in her eyes was unmistakable.
• I caught a glimmer of excitement in his expression.
• That new song is pure glimmer, it's so catchy!
• The glimmer of success on the horizon kept him motivated.

noun the seat of one's thoughts and emotions; the soul

• The surgeon successfully performed a bypass surgery on the patient's heart.
• I can feel my heart racing as I wait for the exam results.
• She broke his heart when she ended their relationship.
• His heart was filled with joy when he received the good news.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'blood' is a noun as it represents a bodily fluid that circulates through the body.

• The doctor noticed the patient had hot blood, indicating a fever.
• When she gets angry, she has hot blood and can't control her temper.
• He's got hot blood, so watch out for his quick temper.
• The passionate musician had hot blood running through his veins as he performed on stage.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by indicating the degree or intensity of the action or quality

• The scientists were intensely focused on their research project.
• She stared intensely at her phone, waiting for a text message.
• He was intensely into the new video game, playing for hours on end.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could feel it intensely.

verb to ignite or set on fire

adjective having been ignited or set on fire

• The scientist kindled the fire using a magnifying glass and sunlight.
• She kindled the flame with a match and some newspaper.
• He kindled the bonfire with some lighter fluid and a flick of his wrist.
• The speaker's passionate words kindled a fire of inspiration in the audience.

adverb Lovingly is an adverb that describes how an action is done with love or affection.

• She lovingly cared for her elderly mother, ensuring she had everything she needed.
• He lovingly cooked her favorite meal for their anniversary.
• They lovingly binge-watched their favorite TV show all weekend.
• The artist lovingly crafted each detail of the sculpture, pouring their heart into the work.

noun a strong desire or craving for something

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Many people lust after wealth and power in their pursuit of success.
• I can't help but lust after the latest iPhone model.
• She's always lusting after the new guy at work.
• The artist's paintings make viewers lust after the beauty of nature.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

• The couple decided to make love for the first time on their wedding night.
• Let's make love and forget about everything else for a while.
• They were making love all night long, they couldn't get enough of each other.
• The artist's brushstrokes seemed to make love to the canvas, creating a masterpiece.

verb to have a strong desire or longing for something

• She spent her days pining for her lost love, unable to move on.
• He's been pining for that new video game for weeks now.
• I saw her pining over that celebrity at the concert last night.
• The tree stood tall, its branches reaching out as if pining for the sky.

verb to fill with intense delight; enrapture

adjective filled with intense delight; enraptured

adverb in a state of being filled with intense delight; enraptured

• The beauty of the artwork in the museum left the visitors ravished.
• The dessert was so delicious, it ravished everyone at the party.
• That new song is so good, it absolutely ravished me!
• The breathtaking view from the mountaintop ravished her senses.

adjective describing someone with cheeks that are pink or red in color

• The young girl had rosy-cheeked complexion, indicating good health.
• After playing outside in the snow, the children came back inside rosy-cheeked and full of energy.
• She was so embarrassed that her cheeks turned rosy-cheeked.
• The sunset painted the sky with rosy-cheeked hues, creating a beautiful evening scene.

noun a tendency to be overly sentimental or emotional

• The author's use of sentimentality in the novel evoked a strong emotional response from readers.
• I try to avoid sentimentality in my writing because it can come off as cheesy.
• I'm not a fan of all the sentimentality in romantic comedies.
• His sentimentality towards his childhood toys showed his nostalgic side.

noun a strong feeling of wanting to have sex with someone

adjective relating to or characterized by a tendency to have strong feelings of wanting to have sex with someone

• The study aimed to understand the factors influencing sexual desire in adults.
• She couldn't hide her strong sexual desire for him.
• They had a lot of chemistry and their sexual desire was off the charts.
• His passion for music was like a burning sexual desire that consumed him.

noun A person or animal's state of rest during which the body is inactive and unconscious

verb To rest in such a state

preposition Indicates the action of sleeping in close proximity or in the same bed with someone

• It is inappropriate to sleep with someone you are not in a committed relationship with.
• I heard that Sarah slept with her coworker after the office party.
• I can't believe he slept with his best friend's ex-girlfriend!
• Sometimes it feels like I am sleeping with my worries, they never seem to leave me alone.

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.

verb to have an intense desire or longing for something

• Many individuals yearn for a sense of purpose in their careers.
• I yearn for the weekend to finally arrive.
• She's always yearning for some excitement in her life.
• The old tree seemed to yearn for the days when children used to play beneath its branches.

noun a word used to express affection or love, often used as an acronym for 'I love you'

• I would like to express my affection for you by saying ILY.
• Hey, just wanted to let you know that ILY!
• OMG, I can't stop thinking about how much ILY!
• Your kindness and support mean the world to me, ILY.

verb To flirt or make advances towards someone in a smooth or suave manner.

• He was spotted trying to mack on multiple women at the networking event.
• I saw him macking on that girl at the party last night.
• He's always trying to mack on girls at the club.
• The company is constantly macking on new business opportunities.

noun a liquid or powder that is thought to make someone fall in love with the person who gives it to them

• The alchemist created a love potion using rare herbs and flowers.
• I heard Sarah bought a love potion online to make her crush notice her.
• I can't believe Jake actually fell for that love potion scam.
• Music has always been my love potion, it lifts my spirits whenever I'm feeling down.

noun ILU is an acronym for 'I love you', expressing affection or love towards someone.

• ILU stands for International Labour Organization, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
• I just learned that ILU in texting language means 'I love you'.
• ILU is often used in chat conversations to express affection towards someone.
• In the world of emojis, ILU can be represented by a heart symbol followed by the letters U.

adjective having a blush or flush of color

adverb in a blushing or flushed manner

• She was ablush with embarrassment as she realized her mistake in front of the entire boardroom.
• He couldn't help but feel ablush when his crush complimented his outfit.
• The comedian's jokes had the audience ablush with laughter.
• The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange, leaving the horizon ablush with color.

noun a person who admires or loves someone or something very much

• She is an adorer of classical music and attends every symphony concert in town.
• I'm a huge adorer of your artwork, it's so inspiring!
• I'm totally an adorer of that new restaurant down the street, their food is bomb!
• As an adorer of nature, she felt at peace whenever she was surrounded by trees and wildlife.

noun A matter that is of concern or importance; a situation or event that is noteworthy or significant

• The business affaire was handled with utmost professionalism.
• I heard about the scandalous affaire between the two coworkers.
• Did you hear about the juicy affaire going on in the office?
• Their partnership was like a love affaire, full of passion and drama.

adverb In a manner that shows affection or fondness

• The CEO affectuously greeted each employee at the annual company meeting.
• She always talks to her plants affectuously, believing it helps them grow better.
• The puppy wagged its tail affectuously when its owner returned home.
• The artist painted the sunset affectuously, capturing the vibrant colors in meticulous detail.

noun a formal engagement to marry

verb to pledge or betroth oneself

• The couple decided to affiance themselves to each other in a traditional ceremony.
• They're getting affianced next month, isn't that exciting?
• I heard they're gonna put a ring on it and affiance for life.
• The company affianced with a new partner to expand their business reach.

verb to bind or pledge in marriage

• The contract was affixed with the official seal before being submitted for approval.
• I affixed the stamp to the envelope before mailing it out.
• He affixed his signature to the document without reading it first.
• Her reputation as a trustworthy individual is affixed to her like a badge of honor.

noun a term used in Ancient Greek for 'beloved' or 'dear one'

verb a form of the verb 'agapao' in Ancient Greek, meaning 'to love'

• The agapeti of the community were honored with a special award for their charitable work.
• The agapeti always throw the best parties in town.
• I heard the agapeti are throwing a rager this weekend.
• In the world of fashion, the designer's latest collection is considered the agapeti of the season.