love language en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /ˈləv ˌlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Popularized in The Five Love Languages (1992) by Gary Chapman.
Meanings
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A medium through which one shows appreciation of or affection for another, such as complimenting, giving gifts, or spending time together.
Her husband’s love language was kind words and positive affirmations.
2022 August 27, Alisha Haridasani Gupta, Luis Mazon, “The Sixth Love Language Does Not Exist”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:Messed up grammar will mess up the hearts of folks who experience this love language. Show you care by intentionally misspeeling taxts to yuour sweeety.
2019 February 14, James Folta, Kasey Borger, “New Love Languages”, in McSweeney's Internet Tendency:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| love languages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
de Liebessprache (medium through which one shows appreciation and affection) · id bahasa cinta (medium through which one shows appreciation and affection) · tl wika ng pagmamahal (medium through which one shows appreciation and affection) · sw lugha ya upendo (medium through which one shows appreciation and affection)
wikipedia: The Five Love Languages · wikipedia: Gary Chapman (author)