cupid
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Definition
The Roman god of love, often depicted as a winged baby with a bow and arrow. Informally, a person who tries to match people romantically, or anything associated with romantic love.
Usage & Nuances
Capitalized "Cupid" = the mythological figure or one of Santa's reindeer. Lowercase "cupid" = a matchmaker or love-themed decoration. "Playing cupid" = trying to set people up romantically. Strongly associated with Valentine's Day imagery.
Example Sentences
My mom is always playing cupid — she tried to set me up with the neighbor's son.
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It looks like Cupid struck — those two can't stop staring at each other.
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"Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me!" she joked after yet another awkward blind date.
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Cupid is the Roman god of love.
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The Valentine's Day card had little cupids on it.
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Legend says Cupid's arrow makes people fall in love.
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