love affair

/ˌlʌv əˈfɛər/
/ləv əˈfɛə/
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Other forms: love affairs

Definitions of love affair
  1. noun
    a relationship between two lovers
    synonyms: romance
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    types:
    intrigue
    a clandestine love affair
    type of:
    relationship
    a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)
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