Trysting: meaning, definitions and examples
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trysting
[ trɪst ]
romantic meeting
To tryst means to meet someone in a romantic or secret manner, typically on an agreed-upon occasion. It often implies a level of intimacy and discretion in the relationship.
Synonyms
appointment, meeting, rendezvous.
Examples of usage
- They arranged a tryst in the quiet park.
- The lovers had a secret tryst every weekend.
- She cherished their trysts at the secluded beach.
Translations
Translations of the word "trysting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encontro secreto
🇮🇳 गुप्त मिलन
🇩🇪 Liebesnacht
🇮🇩 pertemuan rahasia
🇺🇦 таємна зустріч
🇵🇱 tajne spotkanie
🇯🇵 密会
🇫🇷 rendez-vous secret
🇪🇸 encuentro secreto
🇹🇷 gizli buluşma
🇰🇷 비밀 만남
🇸🇦 لقاء سري
🇨🇿 tajné setkání
🇸🇰 tajné stretnutie
🇨🇳 秘密约会
🇸🇮 tajno srečanje
🇮🇸 leynimót
🇰🇿 жасырын кездесу
🇬🇪 საიდუმლო შეხვედრა
🇦🇿 gizli görüş
🇲🇽 encuentro secreto
Etymology
The term 'tryst' has its origins in late Middle English, derived from the word 'trist' which meant a 'meeting' and is believed to stem from the Old French word 'triste,' meaning 'to turn aside.' Trysting originally referred to meetings in a hunting context but gradually evolved to denote secret or romantic encounters. This shift in meaning occurred around the 15th century, as the word became more associated with love and courtship. By the 16th century, the use of 'tryst' was firmly established in literary and poetic contexts to indicate a secret rendezvous, often highlighting elements of secrecy and romance. Its usage has persisted in both literary and colloquial forms, thereby retaining its romantic connotations while also being used more broadly in modern contexts.