lover [lovers](one who loves another person) noun [UK: ˈlʌv.ə(r)] [US: ˈlʌv.r̩] mistress [mistresses](woman in extramarital relationship) noun [UK: ˈmɪ.strɪs] [US: ˈmɪ.strəs] paramour [paramours](illicit lover) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.mʊə(r)] [US: ˈpæ.rə.mʊər] |