romancing
rəˈmænsɪŋ
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Definition of romancing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
relationshipRarethe act of courting or wooing someoneRare
  • Their romancing lasted for months before they became a couple.
2.
imaginationRarethe act of making something seem more romantic or idealizedRare
  • His constant romancing of the past made it sound magical.
3.
storytellingRarethe act of telling romantic or exaggerated storiesRare
  • Her romancing of their adventures amused everyone at dinner.

Adjective

dating talkRareabout affection, courtship or passionate relationshipsRare
  • She used romancing language in her poem to express deep feelings.
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Origin of romancing

Old French, romanz (story)

Examples of romancing in a sentence

  • The director’s romancing of investors continued through the entire conference.
  • Her romancing of their first date ignored how awkward it actually was.
  • The memoir’s romancing of war glossed over its daily fear and boredom.
  • His romancing of the facts made the whole project sound more heroic than it was.
  • I grew tired of Uncle Ben’s romancing and asked for the plain truth.
  • The novel’s romancing subplot appealed to younger readers.

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  1. French:séduction, romantique, ...
  2. German:Umwerben, romantisch, ...
  3. Italian:corteggiamento, romantico, ...
  4. Spanish:cortejo, romántico, ...
  5. Portuguese:cortejo, romântico, ...
  6. Chinese:追求, 浪漫的, ...
  7. Japanese:求愛, ロマンチックな, ...
  8. Arabic:مُغازَلة, رُومَانْسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיזּוּר, רוֹמַנְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:ухаживание, романтический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:залицяння, романтичний, ...
  12. Hindi:इश्क़बाज़ी, रोमानी, ...
romance
roʊˈmæns

Definition of romance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionfeeling of excitement associated with love
  • The romance of the evening made her heart flutter..
affection love passion
2.
relationshiplove affair, especially one that is idealized or passionate
  • Their summer romance was filled with beach walks and sunsets..
affair love story relationship
3.
adventuremysterious or exciting quality
  • The old castle had a certain romance to it.
allure enchantment mystique

Verb

1.
courtshiptr.court or woo someone with intent to initiate a romantic relationshiptr.
  • He tried to romance her with flowers and poetry..
court pursue woo
2.
storytellingtr./intr.write or tell romantic storiestr./intr.
  • She loves to romance about distant lands.
court woo
3.
imaginationintr.RareUKtalk extravagantly and imaginativelyintr.RareUK
  • He would romance about his adventures in the jungle.
daydream fantasize
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Expressions with romance

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very fast and intense romantic relationship
Their whirlwind romance led to a quick engagement.
romantic relationship during a holiday
They had a holiday romance in Italy last summer.
deceptive act to gain trust and money through fake romance
He was a victim of a romance scam.
romantic relationship during the autumn season
Their autumn romance blossomed among the falling leaves.
relationship starting to develop romantic feelings
Their budding romance was evident in their shy glances and smiles.
romance genre with supernatural elements like vampires
She enjoys reading paranormal romance novels about vampires.

Origin of romance

Latin, romanice (in the Roman manner)

Examples of romance in a sentence

  • They felt the romance in the air during their walk.
  • Their whirlwind romance ended as quickly as it began.
  • A secret romance blossomed between the two colleagues.
  • The novel's romance captivated readers worldwide.
  • There's a romance in exploring uncharted territories.
  • The library has a vast collection of romances.

View all translations of romance

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  1. French:romance, romancer, ...
  2. German:Romantik, umwerben, ...
  3. Italian:romanticismo, corteggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:romanticismo, enamorar, ...
  5. Portuguese:encanto, cortejar, ...
  6. Chinese:浪漫, 追求, ...
  7. Japanese:恋のときめき, 口説く, ...
  8. Arabic:رُومَانْسِيَّة, غَازَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹמַנְטִיקָה, לְחַזֵּר אַחֲרֵי, ...
  10. Russian:романтика, ухаживать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:романтика, залицятися, ...
  12. Hindi:रोमांस, प्रेम करना, ...
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