ROMANTIC DICTIONARY (D)
dainty
adj.
Attractively fine-looking or enchanting lovely.
daillance
n.
Affectionate play; flirting.
dame
n.
A name in earlier times given to a mistress of a household or a
woman in authority. A woman who is married; matron. A female.
damsel
n.
A young female or girl; maiden.
dapper
adj.
Smartly dressed; neat. Very fashionable in dress. Petite and lively.
darling
.
An adored person. Greatly favored or liked; beloved.
–adj. Very dear; adored.
steemed with exclusive favor; favorite. Alluring or humorous.
dashing
adj,
Daring and courageous; spirited. Marked by showy elegance; splendid.
date
n.
A rendezvous, esp. an engagement to meet socially with a person of
the opposite sex. A person’s companion on a date.
v. To go on a date with.
–intr.v.
To go on dates with a companion or as a couple.
dazzle
intr.v.
To arouse appreciation or amazement.
dear
adj.
Loved and treasured. Greatly appreciated; beloved. Highly honored or
regarded.
debonair
adj.
Charming; sophisticated. Pleasant; friendly.
debutante
n.
A young female making a introduction into the public.
décolleté
adj.
A
low neckline. Dressed in an article of clothing with a low neckline.
decorum
n.
Correctness of conduct or manner.
The ways of well-mannered conduct.
decumbent
adj.
Reclining; lying down.
deference
n.
Surrender or polite acquiescence to the view, desires, or decision
of another. Considerate esteem.
deferent
adj.
Displaying respect; deferential.
degust
tr.v
To experience with delight in; enjoy.
delectable
adj.
Intensely pleasing; delicious.
delectation
n.
Gratification; gratify.
delicacy
n.
Something delightful and tempting like a select food. Discriminating
excellence or elegance of form or constitution. Sensitivity in
observation, perception, or judgment; finesse. Sensitivity to the
feelings of others; diplomacy. Sensitivity to what is correct;
decorum. Delicacy of touch.
delicious
adj.
Exceedingly satisfying or pleasurable to the senses, like taste or
smell. Extremely agreeable; pleasing.
delight
. n.
Enormous fulfillment or pleasure; joy.
Something that gives vast satisfaction or
gratification –intr.v.
To take great happiness or delight. To give great happiness or
delight. –tr.v. To
satisfy deeply.
delirium
n.
A condition of unrestrained enthusiasm or sentiment.
deluxe
adj.
Predominantly stylish and plush; extravagant.
–adv. In an graceful and
well-appointed manner; luxuriously.
demeanor
n.
The way in which a person behaves or conducts himself; deportment.
desirable
n.
A sought-after person or thing.
desire
tr.v.
Sexual hunger; ardor.
desirous
adj.
The expression, or characterization of desire; yearning.
devoir
n.
An act or expression of admiration or consideration; graciousness.
devote
tr. v.
To grant or direct your time, attention, or self completely to a
particular pursuit, interest, cause, or person.
devoted
adj.
Exhibiting deep love or fondness; fervent.
devotion
n.
Devoted fondness or love.
diarist
n.
A person who writes in a diary.
diary
n.
A record kept daily, a private record of, experiences, events, and
observations; record. A book for maintaining a diary.
dignity
tr.v.
To give distinction or admiration to.
–n. Dignity and
self-esteem.
discretion
n.
The characteristic of being prudent; discreet.
dishy
adj.
Attractive; appealing.
diversion
n.
An activity or media that distracts attention and relaxes or
entertains.
divest
tr.v.
To undress, remove clothes.
divine
adj.
Superlatively fine; marvelous.
doff
tr.v.
To remove or undress.
doll
n.
A good-looking person. A woman. A precious or beloved. A person held
with warmhearted intimacy. –intr.v.
To gussy up or adorn oneself stylishly.
donee
n.
A receiver of a present.
Don Juan
A man possessed with seducing women.
donna
n.
Donna.
A lady. A title of consideration used with a woman’s given name in
Italian speaking countries. An Italian gentlewoman.
dote
intr.v.
To exhibit too much love or attachment.
droll
adj.
Hilariously unusual or whimsically amusing.
duende
n.
The capability to interest others through personal charisma and
charm.
duff
n.
Buttocks.