Pronunciation: /ˈdæliəns/
noun a brief or casual involvement or association
A1 She enjoyed a brief dalliance with painting before moving on to photography.
A2 Their summer dalliance ended when they both went back to their respective schools.
B1 The dalliance between the two countries resulted in a new trade agreement.
B2 His dalliance with gambling almost cost him his entire savings.
C1 The political dalliance between the two parties was short-lived and led to no real change.
C2 Her dalliance with the idea of starting her own business eventually turned into a successful venture.
formal The dalliance between the two diplomats was strictly professional.
informal I heard about their little dalliance at the office party last night.
slang Their dalliance was the talk of the town for weeks.
figurative His dalliance with danger ultimately led to his downfall.
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