romancer

ro·mance

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [noun, adjective roh-mans, roh-mans; verb roh-mans]
- /noun, adjective roʊˈmæns, ˈroʊ mæns; verb roʊˈmæns/
- /rəʊ.ˈmæn.sə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun, adjective roh-mans, roh-mans; verb roh-mans]
- /noun, adjective roʊˈmæns, ˈroʊ mæns; verb roʊˈmæns/

Definitions of romancer word

noun romancer a novel, movie, or genre of popular fiction in which characters fall in love or begin a romantic relationship (often used attributively): We knew it was a romance, so we were expecting a happy ending. Romance novels are popular escapist entertainment. 1
noun romancer a novel or other prose narrative depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits, etc., usually in a historical or imaginary setting. 1
noun romancer the colorful world, life, or conditions depicted in such tales. 1
noun romancer a medieval narrative, originally one in verse and in some Romance dialect, treating of heroic, fantastic, or supernatural events, often in the form of allegory. 1
noun romancer a baseless, made-up story, usually full of exaggeration or fanciful invention. 1
noun romancer a romantic spirit, sentiment, emotion, or desire. 1

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Origin of romancer

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English romaunce Romanic language, composition in such a language < Old French, derivative of romanz, romans (adj.) Romanic < Vulgar Latin *Rōmānicē (adv.) in a Romance language, derivative of Latin Rōmānicus Romanic

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Parts of speech for Romancer

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romancer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for romancer

noun romancer

daydreamer — a reverie indulged in while awake.
don quixote — Don, Don Quixote.
idealist — a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc. Synonyms: optimist, perfectionist, reformer, visionary, utopianist. Antonyms: pragmatist, skeptic, cynic.

All 3 Synonyms of romancer