paramour

Meanings

• noun

  A lover, especially one who is secret or illicit.

  - "She had a paramour in Paris while her husband was at work."
  - "The actor's paramour accompanied him to the film premiere."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7467931"

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Synonyms

leman , mistress , devotedly , passionately

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Rhymes

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pour , hour , flour , tower

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Variants

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paramour , paramours

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Etymology

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Originated from Old French 'par amour,' meaning 'by love'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'paramour' was popularized during the Renaissance period.

2. In some cultures, paramours were considered socially acceptable, especially for the nobility.

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Related Concepts

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1. mistress: A woman who has a romantic relationship with a man, especially when he is already married.

2. lover: A person who is involved in a romantic relationship with another person.

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Quotes

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1. As the vessel made sail immediately, and landed no part of their cargo, there seemed little doubt that they were accomplices of the notorious Robertson, and that the vessel had only come into the firth to carry off his "paramour".

   - Walter Scott,{it}The Heart of Midlothian{/it},1818

2. His Vietnamese "paramour" was a young woman of remarkable beauty.

   - Neil Sheehan,{it}A Bright Shining Lie{/it},1988

3. And faster than you can say "You've got mail!" he fell hard for his unseen "paramour".

   - Kipp Cheng,{it}Entertainment Weekly{/it},23 Oct. 1998

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Culture

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In literature, paramours are often depicted in romantic or scandalous contexts. In art, paramours have been portrayed in paintings and sculptures as lovers in secret or illicit relationships.

How to Memorize "paramour"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a couple in a secret, romantic rendezvous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paramour' with the concept of a secret or illicit lover.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'paramour' comes from the Old French phrase 'par amour,' meaning 'by love'.

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