cupid
/ˈkjuːpɪd/
noun
- A winged baby or child who shoots arrows to make people fall in love, from Roman mythology; often used as a symbol of love.
- She decorated the wedding invitations with tiny cupids and hearts.
- According to myth, Cupid's arrow made people fall deeply in love.
- The Valentine's Day card had a picture of Cupid with his bow and arrow.
- A person who tries to bring two people together romantically.
- My friend played cupid and introduced me to her cousin.
- The matchmaker was a real cupid, always pairing up couples.
- He acted like a cupid, setting them up on a blind date.
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