dalliance

Meanings

• Noun

  A secret romantic or sexual relationship that is not serious or committed.

  - "Her dalliance with her boss ended when she was promoted to a higher position."
  - "Their dalliance was discovered by her husband, leading to a messy divorce."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdalɪəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89448120"

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Synonyms

affair , dawdling , idling , trifling , flirtation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dalliance
calliance , falliance , haliance , palliance

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Variants

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dalliance , dalliances

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Etymology

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Middle English: from dallen ‘to trifle, dally’.

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Trivia

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1. The word dalliance comes from the Middle English word dallen, which means 'to trifle, dally'.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', Viola uses the word dalliance to describe her feelings for Orsino.

3. The term dalliance was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries to describe the romantic liaisons of the nobility.

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Related Concepts

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1. infidelity: Dalliance is a type of infidelity, which refers to a sexual or romantic relationship outside of a primary relationship.

2. flirtation: Dalliance is a more serious and committed form of flirtation.

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Culture

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In literature, dalliance is often portrayed as a dangerous and destructive force that can lead to heartbreak and scandal. In art, it is depicted as a playful and flirtatious act.

How to Memorize "dalliance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a secret rendezvous between two lovers in a dimly lit room, with soft music playing in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word dalliance with the idea of secrecy and excitement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word dalliance by thinking of the 'D' in 'dalliance' as standing for 'Dangerous Liaison'.

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