romance

Definition

  • n. the group of languages derived from Latin
  • n. a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life
  • v. have a love affair with
  • v. tell romantic or exaggerated lies

Word forms

Present participle
romancing
Past participle
romanced
Past tense
romanced
Third person singular
romances

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The novel is a beautiful romance that takes place in the 19th century.

  2. vi.

    He likes to romance about his travels, making them sound more exciting than they really were.