Synonyms of beau

beau

noun

ˈbō 

1

as in boyfriend

a male romantic companion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boyfriend
• boy
• husband
• swain
• man
• old man
• sweetie
• lover
• fellow
• sweetheart
• admirer
• suitor
• steady
• wooer
• beloved
• crush
• valentine
• darling
• dear
• fiancé
• gallant
• groom
• flame
• sweet
• favorite
• date
• honey
• spark
• gigolo
• significant other
• love
• sparker
• escort
• soulmate
• sweetie pie
• intended
• squeeze
• fancy man

2

as in dude

a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance

in his youth he had been a flashy beau and now has a clothing line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dude
• gallant
• fop
• jay
• macaroni
• Beau Brummell
• pretty boy
• dandy
• lounge lizard
• buck
• coxcomb
• popinjay
• cavalier
• blade
• fancy Dan
• swell
• exquisite
• dasher
• clotheshorse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slob
• sloven

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beau

Sara Howe, a carriage driving trainer who often sees Louise and her beau at competitions, told Hello! — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Berry, who turns 60 on August 14, didn’t share any photos of her musician beau in Tuesday’s post. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

As a result, Nick struggles to show up for this new version of his beau. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing beau

• Beau Brummell
• beau ideal