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romance

When used as a noun to describe love, it can be both countable (e.g., "a whirlwind romance") and uncountable (e.g., "there was no romance left in their marriage"). As a verb, 'romance' is often used to describe the act of wooing or courting someone, typically implying an intentional effort to impress them with romantic gestures. In a literary context, 'romance' refers to a specific genre of storytelling that focuses on idealized adventures and chivalry, which is different from modern 'romantic' stories about dating.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall while Karen is at home scrolling through Facebook.

Karen Smith

Your father is trying to romance me with a generic bouquet from the gas station. Pathetic.

Chloe Smith

Lmao he's really swinging for the fences with that one.

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Karen uses 'romance' as a verb to describe David's clumsy attempt at courting her. Chloe responds using the idiom 'swinging for the fences', which usually means taking a big risk or making a bold effort, used here sarcastically because the gesture is actually minimal.

Meanings

noun

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.

"The young couple's romance blossomed during their summer in Italy."

noun

A quality or feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life.

"He was drawn to the romance of the open road."

noun

A narrative that describes a heroic quest or adventurous love story, often idealized.

"The library contained several medieval romances about knights and dragons."

verb (transitive)

To court someone in a way that is intended to excite their romantic interest.

"He spent months trying to romance her with flowers and poetry."

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