ROMANCE DICTIONARY (M)

Mademoiselle n. A courteous French title for a young girl or unmarried female.

magnanimous adj. Righteous of mind and heart, such as being. charitable in forgiving.

maiden n. An unmarried girl or woman who is unmarried. A virgin.

maidenhead n. The state or attribute of being a maiden; virginity. A hymen.

maidenhood n. The state or period of being a maiden.

maidenly adj. Involved with or fitting for a maiden.

makebelieve n. Lighthearted or imaginary make-believe

manicure n. Therapy of the hands and fingernails, together with shaping, cleaning and polishing of the nails.

mannered adj. Relating to, or displaying mannerisms.

mannerly adj. Possessing virtuous manners; gracious.

marital adj. Involved with marriage. Of or with regard to a husband.

marriageable adj. Appropriate for marriage.

married adj. Joined in marriage. Involved with the state of marriage. –n. A married person.

massage n. The act of kneading or rubbing body parts with the purpose of relaxing the muscles. Tr.v. To perform a massage. To administer a massage.

masseur n. A male who performs massages professionally.

masseuse n. A female who performs massages professionally.

matchmaker n. A person who regularly attempts to arrange marriages.

mate. n. A marriage partner.

mellow adj. Possessing the mildness, understanding, or decorum traits that are frequently characteristic of maturity.

mensch n. A person who is highly regarded, with strength and resolution of principle.

mien n. Demeanor or conduct; articulation. A form or feature.

Minerva n. Goddess of understanding, discovery, art form, and marital skill.

minx n. A vivacious, sassy, or engaging young woman. A licentious woman.

mirth n. Happiness and joviality, such as laughter.

mischievous adj. Impish; teasing.

modesty n. The condition or characteristic of being modest. Formality or respectability in speaking, clothing, or manners.

moniker n. A special nickname.

monkeyshine n. A good-humored caper; practical joke.

monogamy n. The tradition of getting married to one person at a time.

monogyny n. The observance or state of keeping only one wife at a time.

mons n. A protrusion of the human pubic bones.

moonstruck adj. Stupefied or diverted with romantic feeling.

moony adj. Faraway in disposition; preoccupied.

mot n. A clever or penetrating statement.

mother-naked adj. Entirely without clothes.

motive n. A feeling, longing, physical need, or related urge which causes an incitement to action.

moxie n. The capability to endure hardship with fortitude and courage. Liveliness or zest.

muliebrity n. The condition of being a female. The traits distinctive of women.

munificent adj. Exceedingly generous in giving; very charitable. Displaying much generosity.