significant



significant other

A person with whom one is in a serious romantic relationship. Primarily heard in US. Since Kelly didn't have a significant other, she attended her friend's wedding alone.
See also: other, significant

a significant other

  (mainly American)
a person that someone is married to or who they have a serious sexual or romantic relationship with (not used with the ) The ad read, 'Take your significant other to the Café Carlyle for a romantic night out.'
See also: other, significant

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tatius-Roman Mythology, Ancient Roman
Jolenejo-LEENEnglish
&Thorn;ÓRnÝ-Ancient Scandinavian
Kiaran-English (Rare)
Neo (2)-Various
AdÃO-Portuguese