ladylove

Thân thiện

She holds a single red rose from her ladylove.

Definition

Noun: A woman who is the object of a man's romantic affection or love; a sweetheart or beloved woman.

Usage

The word "ladylove" is a somewhat old-fashioned or literary term used to refer to a man's female romantic partner. It emphasizes chivalrous or devoted affection. It is typically used in a respectful and admiring way.

Examples

• He composed a poem for his ladylove.
• The knight fought bravely to defend the honor of his ladylove.
• In his letters, he often wrote fondly of his ladylove back home.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a slightly humorous or ironic way in modern contexts to refer to a girlfriend or wife, acknowledging the word's archaic tone.
  • He's off to the cinema with his ladylove.

Variants and Related Words

• Lady-love: An alternative hyphenated spelling.
• Beloved (n.): A person who is dearly loved.
• Sweetheart (n.): A person with whom one is in love.

Synonyms

• Sweetheart
• Beloved
• Girlfriend
• Love
• Inamorata (literary)

Antonyms

• Enemy
• Rival

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman who is a man's sweetheart

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