ro·mance1


/n., adj. roʊˈmæns, ˈroʊ

mæns; v. roʊˈmæns/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[n., adj. roh-
mans,
roh-mans; v. roh-
mans] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -manced, -manc·ing, adjective –noun 1.a novel or other prose narrative depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits, etc., usually in a historical or imaginary setting. 2.the colorful world, life, or conditions depicted in such tales. 3.a medieval narrative, originally one in verse and in some Romance dialect, treating of heroic, fantastic, or supernatural events, often in the form of allegory. 4.a baseless, made-up story, usually full of exaggeration or fanciful invention. 5.a romantic spirit, sentiment, emotion, or desire. 6.romantic character or quality. 7.a romantic affair or experience; a love affair. 8.(initial capital letter

) Also,
Romanic. Also called
Romance languages. the group of Italic Indo-European languages descended since a.d. 800 from Latin, as French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Provençal, Catalan, Rhaeto-Romanic, Sardinian, and Ladino. Abbreviation: Rom. –verb (used without object) 9.to invent or relate romances; indulge in fanciful or extravagant stories or daydreams. 10.to think or talk romantically. –verb (used with object) 11.Informal. a.to court or woo romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness: He's currently romancing a very attractive widow. b.to court the favor of or make overtures to; play up to: They need to romance the local business community if they expect to do business here. –adjective 12.(initial capital letter

) Also,
Romanic. of, pertaining to, or noting Romance: a Romance language.