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любо́вник — meaning in English

lyubovnik

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English meaning

lover noun A person in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
paramour noun A lover, especially one involved in a secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationship.

Senses

любо́вник is used for these senses in English:

lover One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
lover A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.
paramour (somewhat, dated) An illicit lover, either male or female.

lover — full definition

noun A person in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
noun Someone who has a strong enthusiasm for a particular thing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

влюблённый влюблённая возлю́бленная возлю́бленный любо́вница люби́тель люби́тельница