Showmance

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊˌmæns/

Definitions of showmance

noun a romantic relationship between two people, especially in a reality TV show, that is often exaggerated or fabricated for the sake of entertainment

Example Sentences

A1 A showmance is a romantic relationship between two people on a reality TV show.

A2 The audience suspected that the showmance between the contestants was just for the cameras.

B1 The showmance between the actors in the movie seemed so real that fans started shipping them in real life.

B2 The showmance between the lead actors helped boost the ratings of the TV series.

C1 The tabloids were full of rumors about the showmance between the celebrity couple.

C2 The showmance between the two singers was revealed to be a publicity stunt to promote their new album.

Examples of showmance in a Sentence

formal The actors' showmance was just for publicity and did not affect their professional relationship.

informal Did you hear about the showmance between the lead actors on that TV show?

slang Their showmance was so obvious, everyone knew it was fake.

figurative Their showmance was like a scripted love story played out in real life.

Grammatical Forms of showmance

past tense

showmanced

plural

showmances

comparative

more showmantic

superlative

most showmantic

present tense

showmances

future tense

will showmance

perfect tense

have showmanced

continuous tense

is showmancing

singular

showmance

positive degree

showmantic

infinitive

to showmance

gerund

showmancing

participle

showmancing

Origin and Evolution of showmance

First Known Use: 2004 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'showmance' is a portmanteau of the words 'show' and 'romance', combining the idea of a romantic relationship that is primarily for show or for the purpose of entertainment.
Evolution of the word: The term 'showmance' was first used in the context of reality television shows, where contestants would fake romantic relationships for the sake of drama or to gain popularity. Over time, the word has been adopted more widely to describe any superficial or insincere romantic relationship, not limited to the realm of reality TV.