romance
/ɹəˈmæns/
A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
His life was a romance.
A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
She was so full of romance she would forget what she was supposed to be doing.
A romanza, or sentimental ballad.