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love affair

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love affair
n.
1. An intimate sexual relationship or episode between lovers.
2. A strong enthusiasm: America's love affair with the automobile.
love affair
n
1. a romantic or sexual relationship, esp a temporary one, between two people
2. a great enthusiasm or liking for something a love affair with ballet
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.love affairlove affair - a relationship between two lovers    
romance
relationship - a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship"
intrigue - a clandestine love affair
love affair
noun
1. romance, relationship, affair, intrigue, liaison, amour, affaire de coeur (French) a love affair with a married man
2. enthusiasm, love, passion, appreciation, devotion, mania, zest His love affair with France knew no bounds.
Translations
love affair n → relazione f
love affair n → relazione f


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