romance

• Чувство волнения и тайны, связанное с любовью, или любовная связь.

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love, or a love affair.

1. Relating to love or passionB1formal

   Describing something that is associated with love, passion, or romantic feelings.

   Романтический

   • They went on a romance vacation to Paris.
   • The movie had a romance plot that captivated the audience.
   • She enjoys reading romance novels in her free time.

   Synonymsaffectionateamorouslovingpassionateromanticsentimentaltender

2. Idealistic or imaginativeB2formal

   Characterized by a tendency to idealize or imagine things in a sentimental way.

   Романтический

   • His romance view of life often leads to disappointment.
   • The artist's work has a romance quality that appeals to dreamers.
   • She has a romance notion about living in the countryside.

   Synonymsdreamyidealisticimaginativequixoticromanticsentimentalstarry-eyed

   Antonymspracticalpragmaticrealistic

• Существительное, обозначающее любовные отношения между двумя людьми, или качество волнения и тайны, связанное с приключениями или идеализированными событиями, или рассказ или роман, сосредоточенный на любви или идеализированных приключениях.

A noun referring to a love relationship between two people, or a quality of excitement and mystery associated with adventure or idealized events, or a story or novel that focuses on love or idealized adventures.

1. Love relationshipA2formal

   A close, affectionate, and often passionate relationship between two people who are in love.

   Романтические отношения

   • Their romance blossomed during a summer vacation.
   • She enjoys reading about whirlwind romances.
   • The couple's romance lasted for many decades.

   Synonymsaffairamourattachmentcourtshipintrigueinvolvementliaisonlove affairrelationship

2. Exciting or mysterious qualityB2formal

   A sense of adventure, mystery, or fascination, often associated with heroic or idealized times.

   Романтика

   • The old castle was full of romance and history.
   • There is a certain romance to traveling by train across the country.
   • The film captured the romance of the Wild West.

   Synonymsadventureallurecharmexcitementfascinationglamourmagicmysterymystiquewonder

3. Love storyA2formal

   A narrative, such as a book, movie, or play, that focuses on love and romantic relationships.

   Любовная история

   • She loves reading historical romances.
   • The movie is a classic romance set in Paris.
   • He wrote a romance about two artists falling in love.

   Synonymslove story

4. Idealized fictionB2formal

   A type of novel or story that portrays idealized events, often far removed from everyday life.

   Романтическая литература

   • The book is a medieval romance about knights and dragons.
   • Many 19th-century novels were romances set in exotic lands.
   • This romance tells the tale of a prince and a commoner.

   Synonymsfablefairy talefantasyidylllegendmythtale

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия ухаживания, обольщения или вступления в романтические отношения с кем-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of courting, wooing, or engaging in a romantic relationship with someone.

1. Make amorous advances towardsB2formal

   To try to win the affection or love of someone, often through romantic gestures or attention.

   Ухаживать

   • He spent months romancing her with flowers and poetry.
   • The suitor romanced the young lady at every opportunity.
   • She was romanced by a wealthy businessman.

   Synonymschasecourtflirt withpursueseducewoo

2. Have a love affair withB2formal

   To engage in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.

   Иметь роман

   • They romanced for a year before getting married.
   • The two actors romanced on and off the screen.
   • She romanced a foreign diplomat during her travels.

   Synonymsdatesee

3. Talk or behave amorously without serious intentionsC1informal

   To flirt or act in a romantic way without intending a serious commitment.

   Флиртовать

   • He was just romancing her for fun, not for a real relationship.
   • They spent the evening romancing at the party, but nothing came of it.
   • She accused him of romancing her without any real feelings.

   Synonymscoquetdallyflirttrifle

4. Tell romantic or exaggerated liesC1informal

   To tell stories or make statements that are romanticized or not entirely true, often to impress or deceive.

   Приукрашивать

   • He romanced about his adventures in the war, but few believed him.
   • She romanced her way into the job with exaggerated claims.
   • Stop romancing and tell me what really happened.

   Synonymsembellishembroiderfabricatefibprevaricate