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Romance

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love, or a love affair. It can also refer to a genre of literature or the act of courting someone romantically.

Their whirlwind romance began on a Mediterranean cruise and led to marriage within six months.

Pronunciation

IPA

/rəˈmæns/

Syllables

ro·mance

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Synonyms

love affairrelationshipcourtshippassion

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Wordle

Contains R, O, M, A pattern; -ANCE ending is common

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; versatile word with good letter distribution

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