noun
romancing
Romancing (noun) means the act of pursuing someone romantically, or of turning something into an idealized, romantic version of itself. Example: “His romancing of the small-town life left out the harsh winters.”
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The act of pursuing someone romantically, or of turning something into an idealized, romantic version of itself.
"His romancing of the small-town life left out the harsh winters."
How to use romancing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCourting someone, or dressing up a story or memory to make it sound more romantic than it really was.
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What does “romancing” mean?
The word “romancing” means the act of pursuing someone romantically, or of turning something into an idealized, romantic version of itself. In plain terms, courting someone, or dressing up a story or memory to make it sound more romantic than it really was.
How do you use “romancing” in a sentence?
Here is “romancing” used in a sentence: “His romancing of the small-town life left out the harsh winters.”
What part of speech is “romancing”?
“Romancing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of romancing?
"romancing" (noun) means the act of pursuing someone romantically, or of turning something into an idealized, romantic version of itself.
