romance

a novel, movie, or genre of popular fiction in which characters fall in love or begin a romantic relationship (often used attributively).

a novel or other prose narrative depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits, etc., usually in a historical or imaginary setting.

the colorful world, life, or conditions depicted in such tales.

a medieval narrative, originally one in verse and in some Romance dialect, treating the subjects of heroic chivalry and fantastic or supernatural events, often in the form of allegory.

a baseless, made-up story, usually full of exaggeration or fanciful invention.

feelings or demonstrations of love or desire, especially idealized love.

the attractive, partly imagined character or quality of something, as an era, a place, or an activity, that suggests adventure, heroism, excitement, glamour, and distance from the everyday.

a romantic affair or experience; a love affair.

Also called Romance languages.��Romance. Also 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. Rom., Rom

to invent or relate romances; indulge in fanciful or extravagant stories or daydreams.

to think or talk romantically.

Informal.��

1. to court or woo romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness.

   He's currently romancing a very attractive widow.

2. 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.

Music.��a short, simple melody, vocal or instrumental, of tender character.

Spanish Literature.��a short epic poem, especially a historical ballad.