1. a woman who is loved by a man; a sweetheart or romantic partner
Usage: somewhat old-fashioned

Examples

• The knight dedicated his victory to his ladylove.
• He wrote poetry about his ladylove.
• The young man was eager to impress his ladylove.
• In the old romance novel, the hero rescued his ladylove from danger.
• He carried a portrait of his ladylove wherever he went.
• The sailor dreamed of returning to his ladylove.