romance

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹəˈmæns/
/ɹoʊˈmæns/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.

2 Definition

An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.

3 Definition

A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.

4 Definition

Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.

5 Definition

A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.

6 Definition

A story or novel dealing with idealized love.

7 Definition

An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.

8 Definition

An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.

Example Sentences
  • His life was a romance.
9 Definition

A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.

Example Sentences
  • She was so full of romance she would forget what she was supposed to be doing.
10 Definition

A romanza, or sentimental ballad.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To woo; to court.

2 Definition

To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.

3 Definition

To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.