paramour
an illicit lover, especially of a married person.
any lover.
Origin of paramour
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How to use paramour in a sentence
The presidential paramour was French film star Julie Gayet, 42, confirming months of behind-the-scenes innuendo.
Hollande's Jilted Lover Valerie Trierweiler Tells All | Tracy McNicoll | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOnce in Syria, she allegedly intended to marry her online paramour and begin working as a nurse in an ISIS camp.
It’s Time to Blow Up The Myth of Female Terrorists as Love-Struck Victims | Adam Rawnsley | July 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe learned that Ted Chaough, Peggy's self-exiled paramour, does not.
Mad Men’s Dramatic Déjà Vu: ‘Time Zones’ Feels Redundant | Andrew Romano | April 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe photos purport to show a secret overnight visit by Hollande to his alleged paramour on Dec. 30.
French President François Hollande Slams Affair Allegations | Tracy McNicoll | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPeter Quinn (Rupert Friend) is still teetering on the edge of Carrie's personal life; perhaps he'll be her new paramour.
‘Homeland’ Finale Shocker: A Death in the Family | Andrew Romano | December 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The sheik, panic-struck, came in and made submission, revealing the treachery of the ranee's paramour and adviser.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanThe world takes it for granted that the wife or paramour of a man of genius is in duty bound to sacrifice herself for him.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksI know thee full well; thou art not free from vices: of the Æsir and the Alfar, that are herein, each has been thy paramour.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThen they went to supper, and the damosel loved Palomides as paramour, but the book saith she was of his kin.
Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume II (of II) | Thomas MaloryAh, madam, said Sir Percivale, what use and custom is that in a lady to destroy good knights but if they will be your paramour?
Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume II (of II) | Thomas Malory
British Dictionary definitions for paramour
/ (ˈpærəˌmʊə) /
mainly derogatory a lover, esp an adulterous woman
an archaic word for beloved (def. 2)
Origin of paramour
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