Synonyms of love affairs

love affairs

noun

plural of love affair

1

as in affairs

a brief romantic relationship

the tabloids feel obliged to keep us informed of the love affairs of celebrities, whether we care to know or not

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affairs
• romances
• flings
• amours
• loves
• intrigues
• hanky-pankies
• liaisons
• dalliances
• flirtations
• infatuations
• passions
• attachments
• entanglements
• calf-loves
• puppy loves
• idylls

2

as in likings

positive regard for something

a group of young men united by their love affair with the muscle car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• likes
• appetites
• cravings
• tastes
• uses
• enthusiasms
• preferences
• thirsts
• tendencies
• loves
• shines
• desires
• relishes
• partialities
• passions
• fancies
• longings
• favors
• interests
• weaknesses
• prejudices
• gustoes
• biases
• teeth
• yens
• leanings
• inclinations
• propensities
• bents
• palates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hatreds
• loathings
• dislikes
• mislikes
• distastes
• disgusts
• aversions
• disinclinations
• disfavors
• apathies
• indifferences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of love affairs

Aside from happy love affairs that usually turn into friendships, there might seem from the outside to be too little family in my life. — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Instead, dabble in secret love affairs, or explore avenues in travel, medicine, the law and publishing. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Greene balanced her career with loyalty to her family and love affairs. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

The movie follows the life of feisty belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), from growing up on a plantation to her love affairs, including with roguish Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today? — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

After the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes, an economist whose personal life was full of love affairs with leading literary figures, suggested that governments could prevent, or at least moderate, these booms and busts. — Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026

Bardot would nevertheless remain a media star, in part because of her numerous love affairs, advocacy for animals and zeal for right-wing politics. — Richard Natale, Variety, 28 Dec. 2025

Long before Madonna, Bardot pursued several love affairs with men on her own terms and was unapologetic about her hedonistic behavior and lifestyle in a pre-feminist era. — Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025