Love - words & definitions Flashcards
the person that you are married to or having a sexual relationship with
partner; e.g Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner!
(of a person, a tree, a bird or an animal) fully grown and developed
mature; e.g sexually mature
used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally
mutual; e.g mutual respect/understanding
(of a relationship) friendly but not involving sex
platonic; e.g platonic love
Their relationship is strictly platonic.
(with somebody) if two people are compatible, they can have a good relationship because they have similar ideas, interests, etc.
compatible; e.g She found a compatible partner through a computer dating agency.
behaviour that shows you find somebody sexually attractive but are not serious about them
flirtation; e.g Frank’s efforts at flirtation had become tiresome to her.
to admire or love somebody very much
idolize; e.g Young children often idolize their parents.
(of a competition or a relationship) involving people who have different abilities; involving one person more than another
one-sided; e.g a totally one-sided match
to add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
complement; e.g The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list.
The team needs players who complement each other.
(with/for somebody/something) very strong feelings of love or attraction for somebody/something, especially when these are unreasonable and do not last long
infatuation; e.g It isn’t love, it’s just a passing infatuation.
My infatuation with her continued to grow.
great admiration for somebody because you think they are extremely beautiful, intelligent, etc.
hero-worship
firmly fixed; not likely to move, change or fail
stable; e.g a stable relationship
This ladder doesn’t seem very stable.
