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Romance

Verb / rəʊˈmæns / / ˈrəʊmæns / Another word for romance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair

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Common collocations

  • romantic love
  • love affair
  • romantic comedy
  • romantic gesture
  • romantic novel
  • romantic relationship
  • romantic interest

Word family

noun romance
verb romance
adjective romantic

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

  1. Their romance began in high school and lasted for years.
  2. He wrote her love letters filled with romance and poetry.
  3. She longed for the romance of a grand gesture.
  4. The movie was a classic romance that made everyone cry.
  5. 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

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