Romantic Gestures

noun a flying mammal typically active at night

verb to blink or flutter one's eyelids, often in a flirtatious manner

• She tried to remain composed, but couldn't help but bat her eyes in surprise.
• He knew he was in trouble when she started to bat her eyes at him.
• She was really trying to bat her eyes to get out of trouble.
• The politician tried to bat her eyes and charm the audience during the debate.

noun a gentle and loving touch or gesture

verb to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate manner

• The gentle caress of the silk fabric against her skin was a delightful sensation.
• She couldn't resist reaching out to caress the fluffy puppy's soft fur.
• I saw him trying to caress her hand during the movie, he's so smooth.
• His words seemed to caress her soul, making her feel understood and appreciated.

verb To touch or stroke gently or lovingly

adjective Showing fondness or tenderness through touch

• The artist spent hours meticulously caressing each stroke of paint onto the canvas.
• She couldn't resist caressing the soft fur of the kitten.
• He was caught caressing his girlfriend's hand under the table.
• The warm sun caressed his face as he sat on the beach, feeling at peace.

noun a person who is charming, especially one who uses charm to manipulate others

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• The diplomat was known for being a skilled charmer, able to win over even the most stubborn negotiators.
• Tom is quite the charmer, always knowing the right thing to say to make people smile.
• That guy at the party was a real charmer, he had everyone laughing and having a good time.
• The sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors, like a charmer casting a spell over the world.

noun the soft murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

verb to make the soft murmuring sound of a dove or pigeon

• The dove let out a gentle coo as it perched on the tree branch.
• I heard the pigeon cooing outside my window this morning.
• The lovebirds were cooing to each other in the park.
• The singer's voice was so beautiful, it seemed to coo like a dove.

noun a flirtatious act or attitude

• Her coquetry was evident in the way she subtly flirted with everyone at the party.
• She's always using coquetry to get what she wants from guys.
• I can't stand her fake coquetry, she's just trying to manipulate people.
• The politician's coquetry with the media was seen as a strategic move to gain more support.

noun a person who habitually flirts

verb to behave amorously without serious intent

• She was warned by HR for engaging in inappropriate flirtatious behavior with a coworker.
• I saw you flirting with that guy at the party last night.
• She's always trying to flirt her way out of trouble.
• The colors in the painting flirt with each other, creating a harmonious composition.

verb to touch or stroke lovingly or affectionately

• The suspect was charged with inappropriate behavior for attempting to fondle a minor.
• I caught my cat trying to fondle a stuffed animal last night.
• I heard he got kicked out of the party for trying to fondle one of the guests.
• The artist's brush seemed to fondle the canvas, creating a masterpiece.

noun a feeling or emotion of liking or affection towards someone or something

• She expressed her fondness for classical music during the interview.
• I can tell by the way he talks about her that he has a real fondness for her.
• I've got a real fondness for that new coffee shop down the street.
• His fondness for adventure is like a flame that never goes out.

noun bravery or courageous behavior, especially in battle

• The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry in battle.
• He showed a lot of gallantry when he saved the drowning child.
• That dude's gallantry in standing up to the bully was impressive.
• Her gallantry in facing her fears inspired everyone around her.

noun a brief or hurried look

verb to look quickly or briefly

• She took a quick glance at the report before the meeting.
• I just had a glance at the new menu, it looks delicious.
• I gave her a side glance when she walked in, she looked amazing.
• He glanced at the clock, realizing how late he was for the appointment.

adjective describes something that is impossible to resist or refuse

• The allure of the new product was simply irresistible to the customers.
• The dessert looked so irresistible, I couldn't resist taking a second helping.
• That movie was so lit, it was absolutely irresistible!
• Her charm was like a magnetic force, pulling everyone towards her - simply irresistible.

noun a touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or reverence

verb to touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, greeting, or reverence

• The couple shared a tender kiss at the end of the ceremony.
• He leaned in for a quick kiss before saying goodbye.
• They were caught sneaking a kiss behind the school gym.
• The sunset kissed the horizon goodnight.

verb to go down or rest on one or both knees

• The knight was commanded to kneel before the king.
• I had to kneel down to tie my shoelaces.
• I ain't gonna kneel to anyone, I stand my ground.
• Sometimes you have to kneel before you can rise stronger than before.

noun The part of the mouth that is used for speaking, eating, and kissing.

• Her lipstick perfectly accentuated her full lips.
• She applied a bold red color to her lips before going out.
• Her lips were poppin' with that new gloss on.
• His words were like honey, sweet and smooth as they touched her lips.

verb to rub or push gently against someone or something with the nose or face, typically as a gesture of affection

• The horse gently nuzzled its foal to show affection.
• My cat loves to nuzzle against my face when I come home.
• The puppy nuzzled up to its owner for a treat.
• The soft blanket seemed to nuzzle me as I wrapped myself in it.

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

• The novel explores the themes of love and romance in great depth.
• I'm a sucker for a good romance movie.
• She's always getting caught up in some drama-filled romance.
• The sunset painted the sky in hues of romance.

noun a feeling of shock, disbelief, or astonishment

verb to cause someone to feel surprised

• The unexpected arrival of the CEO was a pleasant surprise for the employees.
• I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees the surprise party we planned for her.
• I'm going to drop by his house and give him a surprise visit.
• His sudden resignation was a surprise twist in the company's ongoing drama.

noun a word used to name a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• I politely asked the waiter to give me some sugar for my coffee.
• Hey, could you give me some sugar for my tea?
• Yo, hook me up with some sugar for my drink.
• She always knows how to give someone some sugar when they're feeling down.

interjection used to express admiration, excitement, or surprise

• The elegant ballroom was adorned with beautiful chandeliers, creating an atmosphere of ooh la la.
• When she walked into the room, everyone turned and whispered 'ooh la la'.
• Check out that new sports car, ooh la la!
• Her cooking skills are top-notch, every dish she makes is pure ooh la la.

noun eye

pronoun someone's

preposition in

• As the CEO announced the new project plans, you could see a twinkle in his eye, indicating his excitement for the future.
• When she talked about her upcoming vacation, there was a twinkle in her eye that showed how much she was looking forward to it.
• I knew he had a crush on her when I saw the twinkle in his eye every time she walked into the room.
• The artist had a twinkle in his eye as he gazed at the blank canvas, already envisioning the masterpiece he would create.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• He tried to put the moves on her during the business meeting, but she was not interested.
• I saw him trying to put the moves on Sarah at the party last night.
• He was totally putting the moves on that girl at the bar.
• The company is putting the moves on potential investors to secure funding for their project.

noun a term used to describe a light mark left on the skin, typically by a loved one

• The baby's soft skin was marked with an angel kiss on her forehead.
• I woke up with an angel kiss from the sun on my cheek.
• She left an angel kiss of lipstick on his collar.
• The gentle breeze felt like an angel kiss on her face.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• She could not help but ache for her homeland while living abroad.
• I ache for a good home-cooked meal after eating out for a week.
• I ache for some chill time with my friends this weekend.
• His heart ached for the lost love he could never get back.

noun a padlock that is attached to a bridge or other public structure by couples as a symbol of their love and commitment

• The couple placed a love lock on the bridge as a symbol of their commitment to each other.
• We should totally put a love lock on that fence over there!
• Let's grab a love lock and seal our love forever!
• The love lock represents the unbreakable bond between them.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing more information about the manner, place, time, degree, or frequency of an action

• She looked at him adoringly as he played the piano.
• I watched adoringly as my dog chased after the ball.
• The crowd cheered adoringly for their favorite singer.
• The artist painted the portrait adoringly, capturing every detail with love and care.

verb past tense of the verb 'affectionate', which means to show love or fondness towards someone

adjective showing affection or fondness

• The couple showed their affectionated towards each other by holding hands and smiling.
• My cat is very affectionated and always wants to cuddle.
• I can tell he's affectionated towards her because he's always texting her.
• The artist's affectionated brush strokes brought the painting to life.