paramour

The word “paramour” has 3 syllables: par-a-mour.

It's pronounced as /ˈpærəˌmʊr/.


What is synonym and antonym for paramour?

In the thesaurus, “paramour” has 10 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paramour along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paramour

  • admirer
  • beau
  • boyfriend
  • concubine
  • girlfriend
  • husband
  • lover
  • mistress
  • sweetheart
  • wife

Antonyms for paramour

  • enemy

Meanings of paramour

  • noun
    1. (somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.
    2. The Virgin Mary or Jesus Christ (when addressed by a person of the opposite sex).
  • adverb
    1. (of loving, etc.) Passionately, out of sexual desire.

Example Sentences

  • She discovered that her husband had been seeing a paramour for several months.
  • The novel's plot revolves around the secret meetings of a paramour and a nobleman.
  • In the film, the paramour plays a crucial role in the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
  • Gossip about the politician's paramour spread quickly through the media.
  • Their affair was kept hidden for years, as neither wanted to be labeled a paramour.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paramour, such as: admirer, beau, boyfriend, concubine, enemy, girlfriend, husband.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

lady-killer

  • amorist
  • casanova
  • lecher
  • lothario
  • lover
  • paramour
  • philanderer
  • romeo
  • womanizer

ladylove

ladyloves

  • girlfriend
  • girlfriends
  • girls
  • paramour
  • sweetheart
  • women

odalisque

  • bondman
  • bondsman
  • bondswoman
  • bondwoman
  • chattel
  • courtesan
  • demimondaine
  • handmaid
  • lover
  • paramour
  • serf
  • slave

odalisques

  • bondmen
  • bondsmen
  • bondswomen
  • bondwomen
  • chattels
  • courtesans
  • lovers
  • paramours
  • serfs
  • slaves

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