Tryst: meaning, definitions and examples

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tryst

[ trɪst ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

romantic relationship

A tryst is a secret meeting between lovers, especially when one or both of them are already committed to someone else. It is usually arranged in a discreet or romantic setting.

Synonyms

affair, liaison, rendezvous.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
tryst	Used to describe a romantic meeting, typically secret or private. They arranged a tryst at the old oak tree. Their tryst was the only time they could escape from their daily routines.
rendezvous	Refers to a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people. It can be used in both romantic and non-romantic contexts. They planned a secret rendezvous at the café. The spies had a rendezvous at midnight.
liaison	Can refer to a romantic or sexual relationship, but it also widely refers to a communication or cooperation between two parties. It is slightly more formal and neutral. The company established a liaison with their overseas partner. Their liaison soon became the subject of rumors.
affair	Often used to describe a sexual relationship between two people, at least one of whom is married to someone else. It has a negative connotation because it implies infidelity. She discovered her husband was having an affair. Their affair was the talk of the town.

Examples of usage

They arranged a tryst at the park late at night.
She was caught having a tryst with her coworker in the storage room.
The lovers had a secret tryst in a secluded cabin.
Despite being married, they continued their trysts in hotels.
He whispered the details of their next tryst in her ear.

Translations

Translations of the word "tryst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encontro secreto

🇮🇳 गुप्त मुलाकात

🇩🇪 heimliches Treffen

🇮🇩 pertemuan rahasia

🇺🇦 таємне побачення

🇵🇱 tajne spotkanie

🇯🇵 密会（ひそかな会合）

🇫🇷 rendez-vous secret

🇪🇸 cita secreta

🇹🇷 gizli buluşma

🇰🇷 밀회

🇸🇦 لقاء سري

🇨🇿 tajná schůzka

🇸🇰 tajné stretnutie

🇨🇳 秘密约会

🇸🇮 skrivno srečanje

🇮🇸 leynileg stefnumót

🇰🇿 құпия кездесу

🇬🇪 საიდუმლო შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 gizli görüş

🇲🇽 cita secreta

Etymology

The word 'tryst' originated from the Old French word 'triste', meaning 'an appointed place for hunting'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a secret meeting, especially between lovers. The concept of a tryst has been romanticized in literature and popular culture, often associated with forbidden love and clandestine affairs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,210 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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