romance
noun
- 1
A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
- 2
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
- 3
A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
- 4
Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
- 5
A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
- 6
A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
- 7
An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
- 8
An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
“His life was a romance.”
- 9
A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
“She was so full of romance she would forget what she was supposed to be doing.”
- 10
A romanza, or sentimental ballad.
verb
- 1
To woo; to court.
- 2
To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.
- 3
To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.
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