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1love noun 1 : strong affection

2 : warm attachment <~ of the sea>

3 : attraction based on sexual desire

4 : a beloved person

5 : unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for others

6 : a score of zero in tennis

— love·less adjective

Synonyms

[1] appetite, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use—more at LIKING

[2] affection, attachment, devotion, fondness, passion; also appetite, favor, like, liking, partiality, preference, taste; craving, crush, desire, infatuation, longing, lust, yearning; ardor, eagerness, enthusiasm, fervor, zeal; esteem, regard, respect; adoration, idolatry, worship; allegiance, fealty, fidelity, loyalty

Antonyms

abomination, hate, hatred, loathing, rancor

[4] beloved, darling, dear, flame, honey, sweet, sweetheart—more at SWEETHEART

2love verb loved; lov·ing 1 : to value highly : CHERISH

2 : to feel a lover's passion, devotion, or tenderness for

3 : to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner : CARESS

4 : to like or desire actively <~s to play bridge>

Synonyms

[1] appreciate, cherish, prize, treasure, value; also adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, relish, revel (in); admire, esteem, respect, venerate; dote (on), idolize, worship

[2] adore, cherish, worship; also idealize, idolize; revere, reverence, venerate; delight (in), dote (on)

Antonyms

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

[3] caress, fondle, pat, pet, stroke—more at FONDLE

[4] adore, delight, dig, enjoy, fancy, groove, like, relish, revel—more at ENJOY

love·bird noun : any of various small usu. gray or green parrots that seem to show caring behavior for their mates

loved adjective : held dear

Synonyms

beloved, darling, dear, favorite, pet, precious, special, sweet

love·li·ness noun : the quality or state of being lovely

Synonyms

attractiveness, beauty, comeliness, handsomeness, looks, prettiness—more at BEAUTY

love·lorn adjective : deprived of love or of a lover

love·ly adjective love·li·er; -est : delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace : BEAUTIFUL

— love·li·ly adverb

— lovely adverb

Synonyms

attractive, beautiful, fair, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, pretty, ravishing, stunning—more at BEAUTIFUL

love·mak·ing noun 1 : COURTSHIP

2 : sexual activity; especially : COPULATION

lov·er noun : a person in love; also : an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)

Synonyms

addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, enthusiast, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, freak, maniac, nut—more at FAN

love·sick adjective 1 : YEARNING

2 : expressing a lover's longing

— love·sick·ness noun

lov·ing adjective 1 : having affection or warm regard : AFFECTIONATE

2 : PAINSTAKING

— lov·ing·ly adverb

Synonyms

affectionate, devoted, fond, tender, tenderhearted; also caring, compassionate, considerate, cordial, doting, forgiving, friendly, kind, warmhearted; ardent, fervent, impassioned, passionate, warm; amatory, amorous, erotic; enamored, infatuated, lovesick; mushy, romantic, sentimental; brotherly, fatherly, motherly, sisterly

Antonyms

unloving

1low verb : MOO

2low noun : MOO

3low adjective low·er ; low·est 1 : not high or tall <~ wall>; also : DÉCOLLETÉ

2 : situated or passing below the normal level or surface <~ ground>; also : marking a nadir

3 : not loud <~ voice>

4 : being near the equator

5 a : humble in status

b : lacking in cultural advancement

c : lacking in dignity

6 : lacking strength, health, or vitality : WEAK; also : DEPRESSED

7 : STRICKEN, PROSTRATE

8 : less than usual in number, amount, or value; also : of lesser degree than average

9 : falling short of a standard

10 : UNFAVORABLE

— low adverb

Synonyms

[3] dull, quiet, soft—more at SOFT

[5a] common, humble, ignoble, inferior, lowly, mean, plebeian, vulgar—more at IGNOBLE

[5b] crude, primitive, rude, rudimentary—more at PRIMITIVE

[5b] coarse, common, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, rough, rude, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated,