Definition of Romance. Meaning of Romance. Synonyms of Romance

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Definition of Romance

Romance
Romance Ro*mance", n. [OE. romance, romant, romaunt, OF. romanz, romans, romant, roman, F. roman, romance, fr. LL. Romanice in the Roman language, in the vulgar tongue, i. e., in the vulgar language which sprang from Latin, the language of the Romans, and hence applied to fictitious compositions written in this vulgar tongue; fr. L. Romanicus Roman, fr. Romanus. See Roman, and cf. Romanic, Romaunt, Romansch, Romanza.] 1. A species of fictitious writing, originally composed in meter in the Romance dialects, and afterward in prose, such as the tales of the court of Arthur, and of Amadis of Gaul; hence, any fictitious and wonderful tale; a sort of novel, especially one which treats of surprising adventures usually befalling a hero or a heroine; a tale of extravagant adventures, of love, and the like. ``Romances that been royal.' --Chaucer. Upon these three columns -- chivalry, gallantry, and religion -- repose the fictions of the Middle Ages, especially those known as romances. These, such as we now know them, and such as display the characteristics above mentioned, were originally metrical, and chiefly written by nations of the north of France. --Hallam. 2. An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances; as, his courtship, or his life, was a romance. 3. A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real; as, a girl full of romance. 4. The languages, or rather the several dialects, which were originally forms of popular or vulgar Latin, and have now developed into Italian. Spanish, French, etc. (called the Romanic languages). 5. (Mus.) A short lyric tale set to music; a song or short instrumental piece in ballad style; a romanza.
Romance
Romance Ro*mance", a. Of or pertaining to the language or dialects known as Romance.
Romance
Romance Ro*mance", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Romanced; p. pr. & vb. n. Romancing.] To write or tell romances; to indulge in extravagant stories. A very brave officer, but apt to romance. --Walpole.

Meaning of Romance from wikipedia

- Look up Romance, romance, or romantic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Romance (from Vulgar Latin rōmānicē, "in the Roman language", i.e., "Latin")...
- [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters. The Romance languages, sometimes referred to as Latin languages or Neo-Latin languages...
- A romance novel or romantic novel generally refers to a type of genre fiction novel which places its primary focus on the relationship and romantic love...
- Romance/Romance is a musical with a book and lyrics by Barry Harman and music by Keith Herrmann. The show is composed of two acts linked only by the common...
- Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on p****ion, emotion...
- Romance or romantic love is a feeling of love for, or a strong attraction towards another person, and the courtship behaviors undertaken by an individual...
- True Romance is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. It features an ensemble cast led by Christian...
- "Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), The Fame Monster (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album...
- A Romance may refer to: Middle Age: A Romance, a bestselling 2001 novel Possession: A Romance, a 1990 bestselling novel The Abbess: A Romance, a gothic...
- The Flowers of Romance may refer to: "The Flowers of Romance" (song), a song by **** Pistols "Flowers of Romance" (song), a 1980 song by Public Image Ltd...