ROMANTIC DICTIONARY (D)

dainty adj. Attractively fine-looking or enchanting lovely.

daillance n. Affectionate play; flirting.

dame n. A name in earlier times given to a mistress of a household or a woman in authority. A woman who is married; matron. A female.

damsel n. A young female or girl; maiden.

dapper adj. Smartly dressed; neat. Very fashionable in dress. Petite and lively.

darling . An adored person. Greatly favored or liked; beloved. –adj. Very dear; adored. steemed with exclusive favor; favorite. Alluring or humorous.

dashing adj, Daring and courageous; spirited. Marked by showy elegance; splendid.

date n. A rendezvous, esp. an engagement to meet socially with a person of the opposite sex. A person’s companion on a date. v. To go on a date with. –intr.v. To go on dates with a companion or as a couple.

dazzle intr.v. To arouse appreciation or amazement.

dear adj. Loved and treasured. Greatly appreciated; beloved. Highly honored or regarded.

debonair adj. Charming; sophisticated. Pleasant; friendly.

debutante n. A young female making a introduction into the public.

décolleté adj. A low neckline. Dressed in an article of clothing with a low neckline.

decorum n. Correctness of conduct or manner. The ways of well-mannered conduct.

decumbent adj. Reclining; lying down.

deference n. Surrender or polite acquiescence to the view, desires, or decision of another. Considerate esteem.

deferent adj. Displaying respect; deferential.

degust tr.v To experience with delight in; enjoy.

delectable adj. Intensely pleasing; delicious.

delectation n. Gratification; gratify.

delicacy n. Something delightful and tempting like a select food. Discriminating excellence or elegance of form or constitution. Sensitivity in observation, perception, or judgment; finesse. Sensitivity to the feelings of others; diplomacy. Sensitivity to what is correct; decorum. Delicacy of touch.

delicious adj. Exceedingly satisfying or pleasurable to the senses, like taste or smell. Extremely agreeable; pleasing.

delight . n. Enormous fulfillment or pleasure; joy. Something that gives vast satisfaction or gratification –intr.v. To take great happiness or delight. To give great happiness or delight. –tr.v. To satisfy deeply.

delirium n. A condition of unrestrained enthusiasm or sentiment.

deluxe adj. Predominantly stylish and plush; extravagant. –adv. In an graceful and well-appointed manner; luxuriously.

demeanor n. The way in which a person behaves or conducts himself; deportment.

desirable n. A sought-after person or thing.

desire tr.v. Sexual hunger; ardor.

desirous adj. The expression, or characterization of desire; yearning.

devoir n. An act or expression of admiration or consideration; graciousness.

devote tr. v. To grant or direct your time, attention, or self completely to a particular pursuit, interest, cause, or person.

devoted adj. Exhibiting deep love or fondness; fervent.

devotion n. Devoted fondness or love.

diarist n. A person who writes in a diary.

diary n. A record kept daily, a private record of, experiences, events, and observations; record. A book for maintaining a diary.

dignity tr.v. To give distinction or admiration to. –n. Dignity and self-esteem.

discretion n. The characteristic of being prudent; discreet.

dishy adj. Attractive; appealing.

diversion n. An activity or media that distracts attention and relaxes or entertains.

divest tr.v. To undress, remove clothes.

divine adj. Superlatively fine; marvelous.

doff tr.v. To remove or undress.

doll n. A good-looking person. A woman. A precious or beloved. A person held with warmhearted intimacy. –intr.v. To gussy up or adorn oneself stylishly.

donee n. A receiver of a present.

Don Juan A man possessed with seducing women.

donna n. Donna. A lady. A title of consideration used with a woman’s given name in Italian speaking countries. An Italian gentlewoman.

dote intr.v. To exhibit too much love or attachment.

droll adj. Hilariously unusual or whimsically amusing.

duende n. The capability to interest others through personal charisma and charm.

duff n. Buttocks.