Synonyms for Paramour

Definition of paramour

noun
  1. a woman's lover
  2. a woman who cohabits with an important man

4 synonyms found

Writing tips for "paramour"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like concubine, courtesan, doxy can replace "paramour" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

"Paramour" in song lyrics

See how paramour is used in real songs:

  • "The subconscious effort, to support our paramour"
    Lauryn Hill — Mr. Intentional
  • "impromptu paramour"
    AOL — AOL
  • "over the last few years some extravagant claims have been made about mary of magdala. was she really jesus paramour"
    AOL — AOL

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