“K” has quite many romantic words in the dictionary despite the short list of words under it.
Below is a list of handpicked romantic words that begin with the letter “K”.
Some of these words can sound a bit weird due to their literal meanings. Use these words creatively and stun your partner today.
Romantic “K” Words
1. Keen
Meaning: This is an adjective that refers to the intensity of what it qualifies. In this context, it is not used to qualify persons.
Example: /I have a keen appetite for you/
Note: Adding this word to the compliment you say to your lover can feel like an exaggeration.
However, repeating the compliment with this adjective will be appreciated and your partner will start to believe it as a sincere show of affection.
2. Kindhearted
Meaning: This is an adjective that refers to a good person or a good action. It refers to the positive will and thought to consider others when making decisions.
Example: /You are too kindhearted to deserve someone like me/
Note: This is a trait in your partner. This goes beyond a compliment when you are saying the truth. By pointing out this good quality in your lover, you will be getting your partner flattered.
Asides from getting a flattering reaction, your voice sticks to your partner’s head as an encouragement to remain good.
They remember this compliment and set a goal to prove you right and never let you down.
3. Kiss
Meaning: This is an action that involves touching an object or person with your lips as a show of affection.
Example: /I will do anything just to kiss you/
Note: Expressing your desire to kiss your lover will get him/her flattered. This is not a compliment but it will be taken as one.
This is because you will be showing that you still find your lover attractive and that will be much appreciated.
4. Kind
Meaning: This is a synonym for “kindhearted” so you can use it instead of the longer word. While “kindhearted” necessarily refers to good thoughts and decisions, “kind” is mostly used to refer to an action.
Example: /You are too kind to deserve someone like me/
Note: This is an appreciated trait in your partner. By pointing out this good quality in your lover, you will be getting your partner flattered.
Asides from getting a flattering reaction, your voice sticks to your partner’s head as an encouragement to remain good.
They remember this compliment and set a goal to prove you right and never let you down.
5. Knock out
Meaning: This is an action that involves aggressively putting someone to sleep or stunning a person. In this context, it is hyperbolic.
Example: /You almost knocked me out with that pose/
Note: This is your reaction to your partner. Saying this to your partner will be understood as an exaggeration but it will surely be received with a flattering reaction.
6. Keep
Meaning: This is an action that involves maintaining or upholding the position of something. It is also an action that involves taking possession of something.
Example: /You seem to keep my heart captive/
Note: Like the above example, you can use this word to reassure your partner of the love you have for him/her.
By saying your partner keeps your heart, you are telling your lover you can only think of him/her.
While this may be considered hyperbolic, your partner will be flattered. The constant reassurance will be appreciated.
7. Kill
Meaning: This refers to the act of putting a person to death or stopping something from continuing. In this context, it is hyperbolic and can be replaced with “stun” or “mind-blowing”.
Example: /Your silhouette kills me slowly/
Note: Your lover will consider this an exaggeration which it is but it will be sincerely appreciated. This can be added to usual compliments to make it sound a lot more intense.
Your lover may laugh about it due to what the word means in a literal context.
You can use this word in place of “Knock out” or “stun” to emphasize the intensity of whatever you are reacting to.
8. Knock Off
Meaning: This is a synonym for “Kill” but it can also be used to mean “total defeat”. In a romantic context, it is hyperbolic but may not sound as intense as using “kill” in a compliment for your lover.
Example: /Your beauty knocks me off my stance/
Note: Saying this to your partner will be understood as an exaggeration but it will surely be received with a flattering reaction.
Your lover may laugh about it due to what the word means in a literal context. In place of this phrase, you can use “kill”, “stun”, or “defeat”.
The words will be simpler to understand and will sound more intense.
Romantic “K” Names
9. Knockout
This refers to the act of knocking a person unconscious, usually in a game where a certain time limit is given. It also informally refers to an unfairly attractive woman.
You can give this nickname to your girlfriend and refer to both meanings. Both meanings are naturally flattering so you will be getting your girlfriend to smile with this.
10. King
This refers to a crowned male leader of a kingdom (Monarch) or a powerful and influential character among people with similar characteristics. This is suitable for a male partner.
You can address your partner with this name if you plan to be with him forever.
11. Kindred
This is a collective name of all members of a family. Calling one person “kindred” will be considered funny but it will surely flatter your partner.
You can address your girlfriend or boyfriend with this if you are planning to be together forever as a family.
12. Kingdom
This refers to a place or realm that is headed by a king and a queen. This can be used for your boyfriend or girlfriend.
It will sound as funny as “Kindred” due to its literal meaning. However, using this nickname for your partner may sound a bit possessive.
13. Kinky
This refers to unconventional or odd practices of sensual intimacy. This sounds a bit feminine so it may suit a female partner much better.
This will be a nice nickname for your girlfriend if you both have a wild s*x life.
If you don’t, the nickname might not be understood well by your partner and may not be fully appreciated.
14. King Kong
This refers to a fictional gorilla with unbelievable size and strength. Even though “gorilla” will be taken as an insult, “King Kong” won’t be.
This name will suit your male partner much better if he is bigger than you and very muscular.
15. Kitty
This refers to a small cat, “Kitten”. It is also used as slang to refer to a woman’s genitals.
However, this can be used as a nickname for a pet or a cute lady. You can call your girlfriend by this cute name and get a flattering reaction.
16. Kit Kat
This refers to a kind of wafer bar coated with chocolate. If you can use nicknames like “Chocolate”, “Sugar, and “Honey”, this is another sweet name to use instead and get your partner flattered.
17. Kitten
This refers to a small cat. You can use this word instead of “Kitty” so no one thinks you are referring to a woman’s genitals.
By using this word instead, you will be saying the same thing without sounding offensive in any way. This is a cute nickname for your girlfriend.
18. Kissy face
This is not an English word. However, it refers to an attractive face or a kissable face.
By using this word as your partner’s nickname, you imply that your partner is attractive and you are tempted to kiss.
This cute nickname suits girls better and you will be getting your girlfriend flattered with this simple name.
19. Ketchup
This refers to a kind of sauce, usually made of tomato. This is more suitable for a female partner. You can choose to call your girlfriend “Sauce” or “Juice” and you will be getting her flattered.
You can also choose to use this special nickname instead and you will be getting a flattering reaction too.
20. Kygo
This is not an English word. It refers to the name of a popular male DJ. It will fit a male much better but if your girlfriend is a DJ, then this nickname should be okay for her too.
The name is not the most popular so your partner may not get the comparison when you call him/her by this nickname. If your partner is a DJ, then this name will work perfectly well.
21. Killer
This refers to a person that has taken a life. It is hyperbolic in a romantic context. You can call your partner “My Killer” and you will be putting a smile on his/her face successfully.
Conclusion
Have you been able to pick the right Romantic word for your partner? Some words in the list may be a bit weird but they will be passing the needed message.
Words may be simple but they hold meanings capable of impacting our relationships. Keep your relationship alive if it matters to you.
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