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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

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.