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Another word for love

Choosing another word for love depends on context, so the 47 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An intense feeling of deep affection, care, and emotional attachment toward a person.

Usage Example

"Parents naturally feel a deep, unconditional affection for their children."

Strongest
affection
devotion
adoration
Strong
fondness
tenderness
warmth
attachment
endearment
passion
care

• verb (Context 2)

To feel a deep romantic, familial, or affectionate attachment to someone.

Usage Example

"He has loved his wife dearly since the day they first met in college."

Strongest
adore
cherish
treasure
Strong
dote on
worship
idolize
hold dear
care for
revere

• verb (Context 3)

To like or enjoy something very much.

Usage Example

"The students enjoy reading adventure novels during their free afternoon periods."

Strongest
enjoy
relish
delight in
Strong
savor
adore
like
appreciate
revel in
Weak
fancy

• noun (Context 4)

A great interest, enthusiasm, and pleasure in an activity, pursuit, or thing.

Usage Example

"Her lifelong passion of classical music inspired her to become a concert pianist."

Strongest
passion
enthusiasm
Strong
fondness
zeal
liking
appreciation
delight
relish
predilection
Weak
affinity

• noun (Context 5)

A person or thing that one feels deep romantic or personal affection for.

Usage Example

"He was the greatest sweetheart of her life, and they remained together for fifty years."

Strongest
sweetheart
beloved
darling
Strong
dearest
true love
soulmate
inamorata
Weak
paramour
flame

• noun (Context 6)

A score of zero in tennis, squash, and certain other racket sports.

Usage Example

"She held her serve to win the opening game at forty-zero."

Strongest
zero
Strong
nil
naught
nothing

Opposites of love

The opposite of love shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hate
hatred
loathe
detest
dislike
despise
animosity
abhor
See all opposites of love

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Love. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/love
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