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daliance

[ˈdeɪliəns]

daliance Definition

  • 1a casual romantic or sexual relationship
  • 2a brief involvement or interest in something

Using daliance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daliance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had a brief dalliance with her coworker.

  • Example

    His dalliance with painting didn't last long.

  • Example

    The company's dalliance with the new technology proved to be a mistake.

daliance Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for daliance

Idioms Using daliance

  • make a dalliance

    to waste time or procrastinate

    Example

    Stop making a dalliance and get back to work!

  • dalliance of the tongue

    idle talk or gossip

    Example

    The politician's dalliance of the tongue caused controversy.

  • dalliance with fame

    a brief period of celebrity or notoriety

    Example

    Her dalliance with fame was short-lived after her scandalous behavior was exposed.

Phrases with daliance

  • have a dalliance with someone

    to have a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

    Example

    He had a dalliance with his neighbor before he met his wife.

  • dalliance with danger

    an involvement or interest in something that is risky or dangerous

    Example

    His dalliance with drugs led to his arrest.

  • brief dalliance

    a short-lived romantic or sexual relationship

    Example

    Their brief dalliance ended when she moved away.

Origins of daliance

from Old French 'dallier', meaning 'to chat, joke, or waste time'

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Summary: daliance in Brief

'Daliance' [ˈdeɪliəns] refers to a casual romantic or sexual relationship, or a brief involvement or interest in something. It can describe a short-lived romance, as in 'She had a brief dalliance with her coworker,' or an idle interest, as in 'His dalliance with painting didn't last long.' The phrase 'have a dalliance with someone' denotes a casual romantic or sexual relationship, while 'make a dalliance' means to waste time or procrastinate.