dalliance

[ˈdæliəns]

dalliance Definition

• 1. a casual romantic or sexual relationship
• 2. a brief or casual involvement with something

Using dalliance: Examples

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

• Example

  She had a brief dalliance with her coworker.

• Example

  Their dalliance was just for fun and didn't mean anything serious.

• Example

  He enjoyed a dalliance with painting before he started his career in finance.

dalliance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dalliance

• flirtation
• romance
• liaison
• affair
• amour

Antonyms for dalliance

• seriousness
• commitment

Phrases with dalliance

• have a dalliance with

  to have a brief or casual involvement with something

  Example

  She had a dalliance with acting before she decided to pursue a career in medicine.

• dalliance with danger

  a risky or dangerous involvement with something

  Example

  His dalliance with drugs led him down a dangerous path.

• political dalliance

  a political relationship that is not serious or long-lasting

  Example

  The two parties had a brief dalliance before the election, but they didn't form a coalition government.

Origins of dalliance

from Middle English 'daliaunce', meaning 'to chat'

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Summary: dalliance in Brief

The term 'dalliance' [ˈdæliəns] refers to a casual romantic or sexual relationship or a brief or casual involvement with something. It can be used to describe a flirtation or liaison, as well as a temporary interest in a hobby or activity. Examples include 'She had a brief dalliance with her coworker' and 'He enjoyed a dalliance with painting before he started his career in finance.'