A girlfriend is a romantic partner, usually female, and can be referred to by many different terms. 'LOVER' is a five-letter term used to describe someone who is in a romantic relationship with another person. 'MISTRESS' is an eight-letter term used to describe a woman who is in a long-term sexual or romantic relationship with a man, but is not married to him. 'DARLING' is a seven-letter term used to express endearment towards someone, often a romantic partner. 'BELOVED' is also a seven-letter term used to express strong feelings of love and affection for someone, usually a romantic partner. 'FRIEND' is a six-letter term used to describe someone who is close to another person, but does not necessarily have a romantic relationship. 'FLAME' is a five-letter term used to describe a passionate and intense romantic relationship. 'DATE' is a four-letter term used to describe a social or romantic appointment between two people. 'SWEETHEART' is a ten-letter term used to express fondness and affection for someone, usually a romantic partner. 'INAMORATA' is a nine-letter term used to describe a female LOVER. Lastly, 'ladyl' is a five-letter term used to describe a young woman or girl.