Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; also can refer to a type of story focusing on love and relationships.
Romance
/rə(ʊ)ˈmans/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
They started a romance last summer.He's always dreaming of a great romance.
Etymology:
Romance comes from the Old French romanz, which means a story written in vernacular language. It has roots in Latin Romanicus, implying a connection to the Roman or Romance language.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words 
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