Valentine's-themed English Vocabulary

Valentine's-themed English Vocabulary

Love is always an endless source of inspiration for each of us.

Sometimes you want to express your feelings or sweetness and romance to your partner in English but don't know which words to use. Then please refer to the article below to know which English vocabulary is used in the topic of love Valentine!

1. Common adjectives on Valentine's Day 

- Lovesick /ˈlʌvsɪk/: lovesick

Lovesick is the feeling someone gets when being in love and cannot normally control his/her feeling and actions.

For example:

  • I've been thinking about him all day. I'm totally lovesick.

- Romantic /rəʊˈmæntɪk/: Romantic

We call something romantic if it’s giving a more ideal view of reality and strongly effect on your emotions.

For example:

  • We had a romantic dinner near the river bank.

- Unrequited /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/: Not reciprocated (usually about love)

If a love is unrequited, it’s a one-sided love. The person you love doesn’t love you back.

For example:

  • I feel sorry for his unrequited love.

- Beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/: Dear, beloved

Beloved things is something that is loved/ treasured/ adored so much.

For example:

  • She can’t fall asleep as she’s missing her beloved husband.

- Affectionate /əˈfɛkʃnɪt/: To cherish, to cherish, to cherish

When someone is affectionate, they will express love and fondness in their behaviours towards them.

For example:

  • You're always so kind and delightful to everyone.

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2. Common verbs and verb phrases on Valentine's Day 

- Be fall in love with someone something: /biː/ fɔːl ɪn lʌv wɪð/:

Getting more and more attracted to someone or something.

For example:

  • How to know if you're falling in love with someone?

- Flirt /flɜːt/: Flirt

The act of showing somebody that you like them.

For example:

  • I saw Jessica flirting with Tom in the classroom. She must like him.

- Have a crush on somebody /hæv ə krʌʃ ɒn/

The act of finding someone so attractive and you want to have a more-than-friend relationship with them

For example:

  • My brother’s having such a great crush on the girl next door and he’s going to talk with her soon.

- Go out with somebody /gəʊ aʊt wɪð/: Go out with someone

The act of spending time with someone outside (for dinner, movie, music concert…).

For example:

  • That was a fantastic night! I wish we will go out again someday.

- Go on a date with someone /gəʊ ɒn ə deɪt wɪð/

An act of going out of 2 people who like each to know more about each other

For example:

  • Tonight is a big deal. I'm going on a date with Lisa.

- Embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/

The act of holding someone closely and tightly in your arms to show affection.

For example:

  • Your embrace was warm and full of love.

- Admire /ədˈmaɪə /

The act of looking up to someone or loving someone because you think they’re so great.

For example:

  • When listening to your song, I just can't tell how much I admire you.

- Surprise /səˈpraɪz/: Make a surprise

The act of astonishing or startle someone.

For example:

  • She got totally surprised the moment the boy gave her a big bouquet.

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3. Common nouns on Valentine's Day 

- Darling/ Sweetheart/ Honey: /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ /ˈswiːthɑːt/ /ˈhʌni/: Baby/ lover/ darling/ darling

A way to call someone you love like.

For example:

  • It feels like a thousand years not to see you for one day, my sweetheart.

- Bouquet /ˈkeɪ/

A group of flowers that are beautifully arranged in order to be given as a gift or a decoration to an event.

For example:

  • The bride is holding such a wonderful bouquet.

- Kiss /kɪs/

A touch of lips to express love, greeting or sexual desire.

For example:

  • That first kiss was of the most amazing things I've ever known.

- Chocolate /ˈʧɒkəlɪt/

A food, which is usually brown and sweet, made from roasted, husked and ground cacao seeds.

For example:

  • She gave him a dark chocolate bar, which is his favorite.

- Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/: Cupid

The son of Venus (goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology). He is usually portrayed as a baby carrying a bow and arrow to set people in love.

For example:

  • They seem to be a perfect couple. I’m going to try playing Cupid on them.

- Gift present noun /gɪft/ /ˈprɛznt/

A thing, usually wrapped up, that you’re willing to give to someone without asking for anything in return.

For example:

  • Thank you for giving me this book. It’s a really meaningful present. 

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