ROMANCE DICTIONARY (A)
abandon
v.
To give
(oneself) over completely, to emotion for example. –n
. A thorough surrender of inhibitions. Limitless enthusiasm.
abiding
adj.
Long term
endurance.
ability
n.
A skill or
talent, natural or learned.
abound
intr.v.
Equipped
fully; teem.
absorb
tr,v.
To capture
one’s full attention, interest, or time; to engross.
abundance
n.
A large and
prolific amount. Supplies in excess of present need.
abundant
adj.
Overflowing
with; wealthy.
abut
v .Two
things in contact with each other.
accede
intr.v.
To allow
permission.
acceptable
adj.
Worthy of
acceptance. Meeting minimum requirements; satisfactory. Declaring a
range that is allowable.
acceptance
n.
The
act of accepting. The status of being declared ok.
acceptant
adj.
Accepting
with free will.
access
n.
The act of
nearing entry.
accessible
adj.
Open
to entry. Obtained easily.
accident
n.
An unexpected
occurance.
acclimate
tr. & intr. v.
To
get used to new surroundings or situations over time; adapt.
accolade
n.
The embrace of
greeting or salutation. Words of approval; praise.
accommodate
v.
To provide a
service or favor for; oblige.
accompany
v.
To join in
company or go along with. To coexist or occur with.
accomplish
tr. v.
Succeeding
in doing a task; bring to pass. To complete.
accord
tr. v.
To
bring about an agreement; bring into one mind. To give; bestow upon.
accost
tr. V
To
approach and talk to first. To hit on sexually.
accrete
v.
–tr
.To make larger or greater; as by increased growth.
accumbent
adj.
Lying down;
prone.
accustom
tr. v.
To become
familiar, as by habit or practice.
Achates
n.
A friend who is
loyal.
ache
intr. v.
Compassionate
feelings. To painfully
yearn. –n. A desirous
wish.
acquiesce
intr. v.
To give in
to or comply.
a deux
adj.
Of or
concerning two persons, esp. when of an intimate nature.
–adv. Secluded with only
two persons involved.
adherence
n.
Faithfulness,
loyalty.
adhesion
n.
Union or bond.
ad hoc
adj. & adv.
Improvised, impromptu.
adjoin
v.tr.
To be close
to; attach.
adjuration
n.
A serious
request.
ad lib
adv.
In an
impromptu way; impulsive; off the cuff.
admiration
n.
Veneration;
high regard.
admire
v.-intr.
To feel
pleasurable.
adorable
adj.
Delectable;
attentive; endearing.
adoration
n.
Deep adulation
or esteem.
adore
v.
To be mad
about; love.
adorn
tr. v.
To be an
ornament to; to enhance. To embellish the looks of; beautify.
adroit
adj.
Nimble;
adept. Clever and skillful in a pinch.
adulate
tr. v.
To flatter
in an over-the-top manner.
adult
adj.
Grown up.
Rated to exclude children. About mature themes.
advance
n.
Gestures or
words spoken to suggest friendship, benefit or a pact.
aesthesia
n.
The capacity to
sence or experience.
aesthete
n.
A person who is
intimate with the comprehension of beauty. A person who excessively
pursues beauty.
aesthetic
adj.
Of or
relating to the perception of what has beauty.
Infatuated with beauty.
affable
adj.
Sociable,
easy going. Genial; pleasant.
affection
n.
A warm or
loving demeanor for another person.
affectionate
adj,
The
display of affection or fondness.
affective
adj.
Involving
or causing emotion.
affiance
tr. v.
To betroth
or bind a marriage with vows.
affinity
n.
A
genuine personal appeal. Connection by wedlock.
aflame
adj. & adv.
Earnestly
thrilled and engrossed.
aflutter
adj.
Amorously
anxious and thrilled.
afterglow
n.
The
contented mood after a pleasurable encounter.
agreeable
adj.
Within one’s penchant; gratifying; enjoyable. In agreement; as it
should be; contented. Prepared to comply or yield.
alacrity
n.
Joyful
compliance; enthusiasm.
allure
v.
To lure with
something desired; attract.
ally
v.
To
join or bond in a personal association, as in friends or matrimony.
amative
adj.
Passionate.
amatory
adj.
Relating to
or signifying love, particularly sexual love.
amoretto
n.
A cherub
amorist
n.
A person
committed to love.
amorous
adj.
A powerful
fondness to love, specifically sexual love. Subjective love,
specifically sexual love. About or related with love. Captivated
with love.
amuse
tr. v.
To engage
in a fun, pleasing, or entertaining way. To incite laughter or
smiles with an agreeable activity.
angel
n.
A caring,
lovable individual.
animalism
n.
The condition
of good health and strong natural force.
anodyne
n.
Things that calm or brings contentment.
anticipate
tr. v.
To
excitedly expect with pleasure.
apex
n.
The end of an
effort or activity. The sharp end of something; point.
aphrodisiac
adj..An
idea or thought which causes desire.
–n. A food or substance
which stimulates desire.
Aphrodite
n.
The goddess of
beauty and love.
appeal
n.
An solemn or
burning appeal, plea, or request. The influence to attract or awaken
attraction.
appease
tr. v.
To soothe
or mollify, esp. by supplying that which is requested; pacify. To
gratify or mitigate.
appetence
n.
A hearty
yearning or need. A propensity or inclination; tendency.
appetite
n.
An
animal craving. A strong longing or desire.
appreciate
v.
To understand
the value, importance, or significance of; worth. The condition of
full awareness of or sensitivity to; to be delighted with.
Thankfulness or show gratitude. To take pleasure in or identify with
critically or emotionally.
appreciation
n.
A demonstration
of appreciation.
appreciative
adj.
The ability
of or expressing appreciation.
approach
v.
To come close
or closer, as in distance or period.
–tr. To make a
proposition to; make suggestions to. An proposal or suggestion made
by one individual to someone else.
approachable
adj.
Approached
easily; amenable to advances; affable.
ardent
adj.
The
articulation or characterization by sincerity of feeling, sentiment,
or yearning. The
exhibition of or characterization of compelling passion or
dedication; impassioned. Radiant; sparkling. Sizzling hot; aflame.
ardor
n.
Immense
tenderness or intensity, as of feeling, delight , or need. Stark
eagerness or attentiveness; enthusiasm.
Extreme fervor, as of fire.
aroma
n.
A
distinguishing, elusive eminence; way of being.
arouse
v.
To stimulate;
kindle. –intr. To be or
become stimulated.
arresting
adj.
A striking
and alluring appearance which magnetizes attention of; Attracting
and holding the attention; stunning.
attention
n.
Thoughtfulness
or courteousness: consideration to others’ feelings.
attentive
adj.Observing
closely. Being considerate to the wishes of others.
atwitter
adj.
Nervously
excited.
audacious
adj.
Boldly
daring.
au naturel
adj.
In a state
which nature intended. Naked.