truelove
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Definition
Noun: A person who is genuinely and deeply loved by another; a sweetheart or beloved partner. This term often implies a romantic, faithful, and enduring love.
Usage
The word "truelove" is a somewhat literary or old-fashioned term used to refer to one's romantic beloved. It emphasizes sincerity, depth of feeling, and often mutual affection. It is typically used as a form of address or reference.
Examples
- She knew he was her truelove from the moment they met.
- He wrote a letter to his truelove, promising to return.
- "Wait for me, my truelove," he whispered.
Advanced Usage
- "To find one's truelove": To meet and recognize the person one is destined to love.
- In many fairy tales, the prince's quest is to find his truelove.
Variants and Related Words
- True love (noun phrase): The profound feeling of love itself, rather than the person. This is the more common modern phrasing.
- He believed in true love. (Here, it refers to the emotion/concept.)
- She is my true love. (Here, it refers to the person, functioning similarly to "truelove".)
Synonyms
- Beloved
- Sweetheart
- Darling
- Love (as a noun of address, e.g., "my love")
Antonyms
- Enemy
- Rival
- Stranger
Noun
- a person loved by another person