Romantic Relationships Vocabulary

noun a boyfriend or male admirer

• The grand ballroom was adorned with beautiful chandeliers, creating a truly majestic atmosphere.
• She's going on a date with her beau tonight.
• Check out that new ride, it's a real beau!
• His words were a beau of deception, masking his true intentions.

noun a companion or partner in bed

• I prefer to have a separate room rather than sharing it with a bedmate.
• My bedmate always steals the covers in the middle of the night.
• I can't believe my bedmate snored all night long!
• The fear of failure was like a constant bedmate, keeping me awake at night.

noun a male partner in a romantic or sexual relationship

• She introduced her boyfriend to her parents at the family dinner.
• I'm going out with my boyfriend tonight for dinner and a movie.
• My boyfriend is the coolest dude I know.
• Her new car is like her boyfriend, always needing attention and care.

noun a woman who flirts or behaves in a teasing manner to attract attention

verb to flirt or behave in a teasing manner to attract attention

• The actress played the role of a coquette in the period drama.
• She's always been a bit of a coquette, flirting with everyone she meets.
• That coquette at the party was really working the room.
• Her coquettish behavior masked her true intentions.

adjective feeling or showing an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

• She became infatuated with the idea of studying abroad at a prestigious university.
• He's been infatuated with her ever since they first met at the party.
• I can't believe how infatuated he is with that new video game.
• The artist was infatuated with the color blue, using it in every one of his paintings.