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beau

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1 a male romantic companion

Her new beau brought flowers when he picked her up for their first date.

Synonyms of beau

boy, boyfriend, fellow, man, old man, swain

Words Related to beau

admirer, crush, steady

beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, soul mate, squeeze [slang], sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine

fancy man, gigolo

fiancé, intended

2 a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance

In his youth the monarch had been a flashy beau before ascending to the throne.

Synonyms of beau

buck, dandy, dude, fop, gallant

Words Related to beau

blade, cavalier, dasher

clotheshorse, swell

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