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50 Ways to say I love you in English

by Edwin CañasSunday, January 26 2025

As we all know, “I love you” is the most common expression of love in English. But, did you know that there are many other ways to express love besides these words?

In this article, we will talk about 50 different ways to say “I love you” in English. Get yourself ready to make the nearest and dearest hearts burst with happiness!

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15 Romantic ways to say I love you in english

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When expressing love to your partner, using heartfelt words can help you create a romantic and meaningful atmosphere.

Expressing love doesn’t always require saying “I love you”. Words that convey sincerity and admiration for beauty can be just as powerful. Here are a few ideas: 

  • You’re my everything
  • You’re the apple of my eye
  • You complete me
  • My heart belongs to you
  • You’re my sunshine
  • I cherish you
  • You’re my dream come true
  • You’re my soulmate
  • I’m lost in your eyes
  • You’re my favorite person
  • You take my breath away
  • I’m smitten with you
  • I adore you
  • My heart skip a beat when I see you
  • I’m hopelessly devoted to you

The phrases above are suitable for those of you who want to say “I love you” in a different way to your partner.

Also read: Time Expressions in English (Past, Present, and Future)

15 Ways to say I love you for friends or family members

To friends and family members, you can express your feelings of love with words that are genuine and warm, but do not lead to a romantic vibe. 

You can use words that show familiarity, support, proudness, and gratitude. Here are a couple of examples. Take a look at the example below.

  • You can always count on me
  • I cherish our friendship
  • You’re like a brother/sister to me
  • I’m thankful for our friendship
  • I’m always here for you
  • You’re a blessing in my life
  • I’m lucky to have you
  • I’m so proud of you
  • I’m so grateful to have you in my life
  • You’re my best friend forever
  • I'm lucky to know you
  • You inspire me
  • I'm lucky to have friends like you
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • You make me happy

As the saying goes, 'Friends are the family you choose. So, there’s nothing wrong with showing your friends love and care as if they were part of your family.

10 Unique ways to say I love you

Instead of using the ways that were mentioned above, you can also express your love in an uncommon and creative way. 

Take a look at the following examples:

  • You’re my guiding star
  • You’re my calm in the storm
  • You’re my home
  • Time stands still when I’m with you
  • You’re the icing on my cake
  • You’re the spice of my life
  • You’re my cup of tea
  • You’re my happy place
  • You’re the missing piece of my puzzle
  • You’re my forever

10 Funny ways to say I love you

You can also express your love using words that are more playful and humorous. 

Choose words that contain word-play and slang to express love more humorously, such as.

  • You’re the cheese to my macaroni
  • I love you more than words can try, but memes can try
  • You’re the peanut butter to my jelly
  • You’re my boo
  • You’re the only person I would share my popcorn with
  • I love you like a sloth loves a tree
  • You’re my lobster (references from the series Friends)
  • You’re my Kevin to my Lucy (references from the series I Love Lucy)
  • What did the ocean say to the shore? Nothing, it just waved
  • Do you know what’s my favorite thing about the alphabet? U comes right after I

Also read: What is the Meaning of “What are You Up to”?

Conclusion

Knowing the different ways to express love in English will make your relationship with your loved ones more meaningful.

After learning about the many different ways to express “I love you”, don't hesitate to try these new phrases in your daily life! Choose words that suit your relationship with the person you're talking to.

Want to learn more about other English expressions? Visit EZClass blog for more interesting articles. Don't forget to share this article with your friends who are learning English!

Edwin Cañas

Edwin Cañas

Founder of EZClass

Edwin Cañas is an expert in e-learning, leadership, and educational technology. As COREnglish’s Director of Operations and founder of EZClass, he strives to make learning more engaging and accessible. He also co-authored the "How to Master Grammar for Beginners (Spanish Edition)" book to help Spanish learners master English with ease.

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