Lovemaking — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈləv-ˌmā-kiŋ/ love·mak·ing

Meaning & Definition of Lovemaking

Lovemaking (noun)

  1. sexual activity; especially, copulation
  2. courtship

Lovemaking (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

    "does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly"

    similar: coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love
    related: fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee

  2. the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married

    "a series of Rococo paintings in which the lovemaking of French aristocrats is depicted with erotic playfulness"

    similar: courting, courtship, dating, suit
    related: wooing, affair, love affair, romance, betrothal, engagement

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lovemaking

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lovemaking:

coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, courting, courtship, dating, suit, getting it on, making love

Related Words for Lovemaking

fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee, wooing, affair, love affair, romance, betrothal, engagement

Word Forms of Lovemaking

Derived words: lovemaker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lovemaking

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Lovemaking

What does "Lovemaking" mean?

"Lovemaking" means sexual activity; especially, copulation. As a noun, it is defined as: sexual activity; especially, copulation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lovemaking"?

Other words for "Lovemaking" include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling and intercourse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lovemaking" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lovemaking"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lovemaking". Common alternatives include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating, copulation, coupling, intercourse, mating and relations.

How do you use "Lovemaking" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lovemaking" in a sentence: "does not allow her young daughter to watch any films in which lovemaking is shown, however discreetly"; "a series of Rococo paintings in which the lovemaking of French aristocrats is depicted with erotic playfulness".

Is "Lovemaking" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lovemaking" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lovemaking"?

"Lovemaking" is pronounced /ˈləv-ˌmā-kiŋ/ and divided into syllables as love·mak·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Lovemaking"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Lovemaking" meaning "sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis"?

When "Lovemaking" (noun) means sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis, synonyms include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulating and copulation.