Romance

Pronunciation: /roʊˈmæns/

Definitions of romance

noun a work of fiction dealing with events remote from real life

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading romance novels.

A2 They went on a romantic date to the beach.

B1 The movie had a lot of romance in it.

B2 Their romance blossomed during their time traveling together.

C1 She wrote a bestselling romance novel that captivated readers worldwide.

C2 Their whirlwind romance led to a fairy-tale wedding in a castle.

Examples of romance in a Sentence

formal The novel explores the themes of love and romance in great depth.

informal I'm a sucker for a good romance movie.

slang She's always getting caught up in some drama-filled romance.

figurative The sunset painted the sky in hues of romance.

Grammatical Forms of romance

• past tense: romanced
• plural: romances
• comparative: more romantic
• superlative: most romantic
• present tense: romances
• future tense: will romance
• perfect tense: have romanced
• continuous tense: is romancing
• singular: romance
• positive degree: romantic
• infinitive: to romance
• gerund: romancing
• participle: romancing

Origin and Evolution of romance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'romance' originated from the Old French word 'romans' which referred to a vernacular language popular in France during the Middle Ages.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'romance' shifted from referring to a vernacular language to describing tales of chivalry and love. It later evolved to encompass a genre of literature focusing on love and adventure, and eventually came to describe a feeling of excitement or mystery associated with love.