What is another word for lovemaking?

Pronunciation: [lˈʌvme͡ɪkɪŋ] (IPA)

The word lovemaking is a term that describes the act of sexual intercourse between two consenting partners. However, there are several other less explicit synonyms that can be used to describe this intimate act. Some of these include "intimacy", "affection", "romance", "passion", "pleasure", "union", "connection" and "making love". These words all share the same sentiment of two people expressing their love and physical desire for each other. The use of these synonyms can help couples communicate their emotions in a more tender and respectful manner, and can also help to keep the spark and excitement alive in a long-term relationship.

Synonyms for Lovemaking:

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  • Independent

    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      crying.
  • Other Related

    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      loving.

What are the hypernyms for Lovemaking?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lovemaking

I thought you would be so much in love with lovemaking that you would go break-neck and court some one in earnest on your own account!"
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
As the lovemaking subsided, it tossed Kazem back into a nap like the soothing backward movement of the tide.
"Corpus of a Siam Mosquito"
Steven Sills
Not that he did not enjoy the incense she burned before him, the unabashed expression of her admiration, but a man wants room for his lovemaking, and once he is embarked on that pleasant exercise he does not want the words taken out of his mouth.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim

Famous quotes with Lovemaking

  • Everything I've always done has been for the sole purpose of increasing my lovemaking output. A lot of guys won't admit that, but I do. I just want to make love.
    Rick Fox
  • Since I left basketball, and my wife, it's been a glorious feast of lovemaking.
    Rick Fox
  • You don't want to get me started about apple martinis and the affect they have on my lovemaking. I might just throw you down and make some love to you right here and now.
    Rick Fox
  • Understand that sexuality is as wide as the sea. Understand that your morality is not law. Understand that we are you. Understand that if we decide to have sex whether safe, safer, or unsafe, it is our decision and you have no rights in our lovemaking.
    Derek Jarman
  • When a new generation watches the films, people might mention that it has improved their lovemaking. I guess it's because it isn't threatening. It was very sweet and delicate.
    Sylvia Kristel

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