Synonyms of dalliance
8 similar words
Another word for dalliance is trifling. Other synonyms of dalliance are flirtation, dawdling, idling, affair and affairette.
Synonyms and similar words for dalliance
nounPlayful flirtation; amorous play.
nounA wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
nounA sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit.
- affair
- affairetteA brief romantic relationship, especially with someone who is in a relationship with another person, or not one's...
- flingA short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
- liaison
Meaning of dalliance
- noun Playful flirtation; amorous play.
- noun An episode of dabbling.
- noun A wasting of time in idleness or trifles.
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Questions about synonyms of dalliance
- What is another word for dalliance?
- Dalliance has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as trifling, flirtation, dawdling, idling, affair, affairette, fling and liaison.
- What does dalliance mean?
- Dalliance means playful flirtation; amorous play.
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