noun as in strong fondness

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affair, liaison, secret lover

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Example Sentences

Example:He had an affair with a colleague while his wife was away.

Definition:A secret or extramarital romantic relationship.

From affair

Example:The political liaison was crucial in securing the alliance between two factions.

Definition:A secret or covert romantic connection or relationship, often outside marriage.

From liaison

Example:She discovered he was a secret lover, which ruined their marriage.

Definition:A person with whom one has a romantic relationship that is kept hidden from others, especially from spouse or partner.

From secret lover