romancer
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- noun
- /roʊˈmænsər/
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romancero
- The romancer's decision to eliminate the mythological "flaming hair" of Ascanius and Lavinia may have called for "compensation," a well-known translation technique.
Examples
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A skilled romancer, he turned ordinary events into captivating tales that enchanted his listeners.
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In an intriguing staging note, Riley has cast as her leads a pair of performers who, while extremely appealing personally, are more likely to look as though they'd play the Second Banana wing folks in a conventional Romancer:
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In her latest novel, the author is a true romancer, weaving fantasy into every historical detail.
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As an aspiring romancer, she often embellishes her travel stories with dramatic flair to make them more exciting.
Synonyms
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A person who writes very positive life stories about saints or leaders
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A person with strong, dreamy feelings about love and beauty
A person who makes a story more exciting by adding extra details
A person who writes life stories that make someone seem too perfect
A person who reacts in a very emotional way to small ordinary events
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Etymology
The word romancer comes from romance, a word for 'love' or 'adventure' stories that make events seem sweeter or more exciting. So a romancer is someone who tells facts in an idealized or dramatic way.