Romance: meaning, definitions and examples

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romance

[ roʊˈmæns ]

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literature

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. Romance is often characterized by idealization, passion, and adventure.

Synonyms

affection, infatuation, love, passion

Examples of usage

She was swept off her feet by the romance of Paris.
Their relationship was full of romance and grand gestures.

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film

A genre of film that focuses on romantic love stories, often involving idealized or fantastical elements.

Synonyms

love story, romantic film, romcom

Examples of usage

She enjoys watching romance movies on a cozy night in.
The film industry produces numerous romance films each year.

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dating

To court or woo someone with gestures of affection and love.

Synonyms

charm, court, woo

Examples of usage

He romanced her with flowers and love letters.
She appreciated how he took the time to romance her.

Translations

Translations of the word "romance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 romance

🇮🇳 रोमांस

🇩🇪 Romanze

🇮🇩 romansa

🇺🇦 романтика

🇵🇱 romans

🇯🇵 ロマンス

🇫🇷 romance

🇪🇸 romance

🇹🇷 romantizm

🇰🇷 로맨스

🇸🇦 رومانسية

🇨🇿 romance

🇸🇰 romanca

🇨🇳 浪漫

🇸🇮 romanca

🇮🇸 rómantík

🇰🇿 романтика

🇬🇪 რომანტიკა

🇦🇿 romantika

🇲🇽 romance

Word origin

The word 'romance' originated from the Old French 'romanz', which referred to a story written in the vernacular of the day rather than Latin. Over time, it evolved to represent tales of adventure and love, particularly popular during the Middle Ages. The concept of romance as an emotional attachment emerged in the 17th century, and the genre of romance literature became prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries.