paramour

noun
UK: /ˈpær.ə.mʊər/
US: /ˈpær.ə.mʊr/

  1. A lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship.

    1. She met her paramour.
    2. The queen's secret meetings with her paramour were eventually discovered by the king's spies.

  2. A person involved in a romantic relationship, often secret or illicit.

    1. He is her paramour.
    2. Gossip circulated about the wealthy businessman and his much younger paramour.

Synonyms

mistress girlfriend boyfriend amour lover

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paramour" in English means: A lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship., A person involved in a romantic relationship, often secret or illicit..

The phonetic transcription of "paramour" is /ˈpær.ə.mʊər/ in British English and /ˈpær.ə.mʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paramour": mistress, girlfriend, boyfriend, amour, lover.

Example usage of "paramour": "She met her paramour.". More examples on the page.