Words For Love And Affection

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 a woman with whom one is in love or has a romantic relationship

• He introduced his inamorata to his colleagues at the company dinner.
• She's his inamorata, they've been dating for a few months now.
• I heard she's his new inamorata, they're always together.
• Music has always been his inamorata, he spends hours composing and playing.

noun a close or personal friend

verb to suggest or hint at something indirectly

adjective closely acquainted; familiar; private or personal; involving very close connection; detailed and thorough

adverb in a very close and familiar manner

• The couple shared an intimate moment during their anniversary dinner.
• We had an intimate gathering with close friends last night.
• They're getting pretty intimate, if you know what I mean.
• The artist's use of color and texture creates an intimate connection with the viewer.