lovers
word · lemma: lover
/ˈɫəvɝz/
LUH-vurz
/lˈʌvəz/
LUH-vuhz
Definition
People who are in a romantic or sexual relationship with each other. It can also mean people who love a particular thing very much, such as music or nature.
Usage & Nuances
Often refers to a secret, passionate, or sexual relationship, so it can sound stronger or more dramatic than 'boyfriend/girlfriend' or 'couple'. In phrases like 'music lovers' or 'animal lovers', it simply means enthusiasts or people who really like something.
Spanish: amantes - enamoradosPortuguese (BR): amantes - apaixonadosPortuguese (PT): amantes - apaixonadosChinese (Simplified): 恋人 - 情人 - 爱好者Chinese (Traditional): 戀人 - 情人 - 愛好者Hindi: प्रेमी - प्रेमिका - चाहने वालेArabic: عشاق - حبيبان - مُحبّونBengali: প্রেমিক-প্রেমিকা - ভালোবাসার মানুষ - অনুরাগীRussian: влюблённые - любителиJapanese: 恋人たち - 愛好家Vietnamese: người yêu - người đam mêKorean: 연인 - 애호가Turkish: âşıklar - tutkunlarUrdu: عاشقین - شوقینIndonesian: kekasih - pecinta
Example Sentences
They were young lovers in college.
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We are cat lovers.
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The two lovers walked by the river.
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That little café is a hidden gem for coffee lovers.
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The movie tells the story of two lovers from different worlds.
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Art lovers will probably spend hours in this museum.
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