dalliance

The word “dalliance” has 3 syllables: dal-li-ance

It's pronounced as /ˈdæliəns/

What is synonym and antonym for dalliance?

In the thesaurus, “dalliance” has 81 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dalliance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dalliance

a little on the side
affair
amorous play
amusement
binge
buffoonery
carrying-on
dabbling
delay
delaying
delight
devilment
devilry
deviltry
dilly-dallying
diversion
enjoyment
entertainment
fling
fooling around
friskiness
frittering
frivoling
frolic
frolicking
fun
fun and games
gamboling
gambolling
hanky-panky
high jinks
hijinks
hilarity
hob
hobby
hobbyhorse
horseplay
idling
impishness
jinks
kick
knavery
lark
loafing
loitering
merriment
merrymaking
messing around
mischief
mischievousness
pastime
play
playfulness
playing
pleasance
pleasure
poking
procrastinating
procrastination
puttering
rascality
recreation
relationship
relaxation
revel
revelry
roguishness
rollick
rollicking
romping
seduction
sport
sportiveness
spree
tomfoolery
toying
trifling
waggery
wantonness
whoopee
working late at office

Antonyms for dalliance

drudgery
duty
hastening
hurrying
labor
obligation
push
responsibility
rush
work

Meanings of dalliance

noun
1. Playful flirtation; amorous play.
2. A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
3. A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit.

Example Sentences

The whispered secrets and stolen glances hinted at a hidden dalliance.
In the moonlit garden, a subtle dalliance unfolded between the two strangers.
Amidst the laughter and music, their eyes met in a fleeting dalliance.
The old letters revealed a passionate dalliance from a bygone era.
Despite the formal setting, there was an air of playful dalliance between them.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dalliance, such as: a little on the side, affair, amorous play, amusement, binge, buffoonery, carrying-on.

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