Words To Love By

11 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing fondness or tenderness towards someone or something

  • The couple displayed an affectionate bond during the charity event.
  • My cat is so affectionate, always rubbing against my legs.
  • I've never seen two people so lovey-dovey and affectionate.
  • His affectionate words were like a warm hug for her troubled soul.

noun a social or romantic appointment or engagement

  • The scheduled date for the meeting is next Monday.
  • Hey, do you want to go on a date this weekend?
  • I've got a hot date tonight with my crush.
  • The date of the event is fast approaching, so we need to prepare.

noun a quality or state of being beautiful or pleasing in a graceful or delicate way

  • The loveliness of the garden was enhanced by the colorful flowers and well-trimmed hedges.
  • I can't get over the loveliness of that sunset last night, it was breathtaking.
  • Check out the loveliness of that new car, it's so sleek and stylish.
  • Her loveliness shone through in everything she did, making her a joy to be around.
  • The lovesick poet expressed his emotions through beautifully crafted sonnets.
  • She's been feeling lovesick ever since her crush started dating someone else.
  • My friend is totally lovesick over that new guy she met at the party.
  • The abandoned puppy looked up at me with lovesick eyes, longing for a new home.

noun a quality or state of being excessively sentimental or emotional

  • The mushiness of the overcooked vegetables was off-putting.
  • I can't stand the mushiness of soggy cereal.
  • Her text messages are always full of mushiness, it's so cheesy.
  • The mushiness of his apology left her feeling unsatisfied and doubtful.

noun the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry or language

adjective relating to or characteristic of prosody

  • The study of prosody in linguistics focuses on the patterns of rhythm and intonation in speech.
  • I find it interesting how prosody can affect the overall meaning of a sentence.
  • Dude, your prosody is way off when you're telling a joke.
  • Her prosody was like a symphony, perfectly conveying the emotions of the poem.

noun a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual

  • Romanticism was a cultural movement that emphasized emotion and individualism.
  • I love reading about romanticism in literature class.
  • Romanticism is so old-school, but I kind of dig it.
  • Her love for him was like a wave of romanticism washing over her heart.

verb past participle of the verb 'smite', meaning to strike or hit with a powerful blow

adjective affected by a strong feeling of love or affection

  • She was completely smitten with the charming young man she met at the ball.
  • I can tell by the way she looks at him that she's totally smitten.
  • They're so cute together, she's totally smitten!
  • The artist was smitten by the beauty of the sunset, inspiring him to create a masterpiece.

TLC

noun TLC stands for tender loving care, which refers to the act of showing kindness, compassion, and attention to someone or something in need of support or assistance.

  • The patient requires constant TLC from the medical staff.
  • My plants are thriving thanks to all the TLC I give them.
  • I need some serious TLC after that long week at work.
  • The old house needed some TLC to bring it back to its former glory.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'unloving' describes someone or something lacking love or affection

  • The unloving nature of their relationship was evident to everyone around them.
  • She always knew her father was unloving, but it still hurt when he forgot her birthday.
  • Her ex-boyfriend was so unloving, he didn't even care when she was sick.
  • The dark clouds in the sky seemed unloving, blocking out the warm rays of the sun.

noun a gathering or event characterized by demonstrations of love, peace, and harmony

preposition used to indicate the purpose or reason for a gathering or event

  • The love-in event was organized by the local community to promote unity and harmony.
  • I heard there's a love-in happening at the park this weekend, wanna check it out?
  • The love-in was lit, everyone was having such a good time.
  • Their relationship was like a never-ending love-in, full of joy and happiness.