romance

Definitions

• A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
• An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
• A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
• Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
• A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
• A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
• An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
• An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
• A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
• (music) A romanza, or sentimental ballad.