dalliance

dal·li·ance

noun \ˈda-lē-ən(t)s\

Definition of DALLIANCE

: an act of dallying: as a : play; especially : amorous play b : frivolous action : trifling

Examples of DALLIANCE

1. <an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat>

First Known Use of DALLIANCE

14th century

Related to DALLIANCE

Synonyms: play, frolic, frolicking, fun, fun and games, recreation, relaxation, rollicking, sport

Related Words: gamboling (or gambolling), romping; amusement, diversion, entertainment; hobby, hobbyhorse, pastime; delight, enjoyment, pleasance, pleasure; friskiness, playfulness, sportiveness, wantonness; devilment, devilry (or deviltry), hanky-panky, hob, impishness, jinks, knavery, mischief, mischievousness, rascality, roguishness, waggery; binge, fling, kick, lark, revel, rollick, spree; hilarity, merriment, merrymaking, revelry, whoopee; buffoonery, high jinks (also hijinks), horseplay, tomfoolery

Near Antonyms: drudgery, labor, work; duty, obligation, responsibility

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