Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
love-rival
noun
/ˈlʌvˌraɪvəl/
Definition
A love-rival is a person who competes with another for the affection of a romantic partner.
Examples
- When she discovered he had a love-rival, she felt both jealousy and determination.
- The love-rival situation made their relationship more complicated than it needed to be.
- He could sense that his love-rival was trying to win her heart.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is vying for the same love interest as another person, creating a rivalry in matters of romance.
Synonyms
- romantic competitor
- affection contender
- paramour rival
