Synonyms for
Romance
Definition
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair
Synonyms & similar words
mash
lovestory
latin
romancelanguage
romance
coquet
solicit
chatup
philander
court
flirt
butterfly
romanticism
coquette
loveaffair
dally
woo
latinianlanguage
love
passion
affair
fling
courtship
wooing
amour
infatuation
liaison
attachment
enchantment
fascination
charm
seduction
adventure
novelty
intrigue
mystery
excitement
thrill
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- romantic love
- love affair
- romantic comedy
- romantic gesture
- romantic novel
- romantic relationship
- romantic interest
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'romance' often refers to a love affair or a genre of fiction. As a verb, it means to court or woo someone, sometimes with a connotation of idealization.
Example sentences
- Their romance began in high school and lasted for years.
- He wrote her love letters filled with romance and poetry.
- She longed for the romance of a grand gesture.
- The movie was a classic romance that made everyone cry.
- He was always looking for a new romance to sweep him off his feet.
Quotes
The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. And that's what you've given me. That's what I'd hoped to give you forever. - Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
It's the way that he makes you feel, it's the way that he kisses you it's the way that he listens to you it's the way that he talks to you. It's the way that he makes you fall in love. - Unknown
A true love story never ends. - Unknown