dalliance
7 synonyms for dalliance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dalliance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
brief dalliance
a dalliance with
Etymology
From dally plus the suffix -ance, ultimately from Old French dalier ("to chat, to flirt").
Full origin of dalliance →Frequently asked questions
What does “dalliance” mean?
The word “dalliance” means a brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious. In plain terms, a short, casual fling — or, more generally, time wasted without getting anything done.
How do you pronounce “dalliance”?
“Dalliance” is pronounced DALEERNS (/ˈdæli.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “dalliance” in a sentence?
Here is “dalliance” used in a sentence: “Their summer dalliance never turned into anything more.”
What part of speech is “dalliance”?
“Dalliance” is a noun.
Where does the word “dalliance” come from?
The word “dalliance” comes from Old French. From dally plus the suffix -ance, ultimately from Old French dalier ("to chat, to flirt").
How many meanings does “dalliance” have?
“Dalliance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brief, playful romance or flirtation, not meant to be serious.
