Romance

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

She admires her grandmother for her wisdom and strength in facing life's challenges.

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Sarah's desire for adventure led her to travel to exotic destinations around the world.

to hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially to show affection

She was thrilled to see her long-lost friend and rushed to embrace her with a warm hug.

to behave in a way that shows a person is only sexually drawn to someone, with no serious intention of starting a relationship

At the party, she couldn't resist the temptation to flirt with the charming stranger.

to wish to do or have something

He wants to go to the beach.

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

Every morning, he kisses his wife before leaving for work.

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

Sarah's lover surprised her with a bouquet of roses on their anniversary.

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

a letter to show one's affections toward the person who receives it

a part of one's life involving relationships or sexual activities

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time.

sexual love to a great amount

His passion for her was evident in every glance and gesture, showing a deep emotional attachment.

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden.

a very young child

A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out.

used to address an individual one loves, particularly one's romantic partner, wife, husband, etc.

Would you like some tea, darling?

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

He enjoys a spoonful of honey before bed to help calm his cough and promote a good night's sleep.

used to address a loved one in an affectionate manner

Good morning, sweetheart.

a romantic date with a person one has not met before

She agreed to go on a blind date set up by her best friend.

the occasion on which two couples go on a date together

We went out one night on a double date and it turned out to be a fair evening for me.

having a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someone

She is very fond of chocolate and eats it every day.

the perfect romantic partner for a person

a love letter that a person sends to their beloved on Valentine's Day, sometimes without signing it

She received a mysterious Valentine with a sweet poem but no signature.

the affectionate relationship between two partners

Their romance blossomed during a summer trip to Paris, filled with candlelit dinners and long walks.

describing affections connected with love or relationships

They shared a romantic dinner by candlelight.

to feel a romantic or sexual interest toward a person

She was inexplicably attracted to him from the moment they met.

a feeling of liking a person, particularly in a sexual way

She felt a strong attraction to her coworker.