Dalliance

usgb/ˈdæliəns/
noun

A short casual romantic or sexual relationship.

He had a brief dalliance with a woman from the office.
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  • brief dalliance
  • casual dalliance

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Informal, Disapproving

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Brief Relationship

Emphasizes temporary and non-serious nature of a romantic or sexual relationship.

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Their summer dalliance ended as quickly as it began.
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Not True Love

Indicates a relationship without deep affection, often more for fun.

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She dismissed their dalliance as nothing serious.
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Slight Disapproval

May carry a negative connotation, implying irresponsibility or frivolity.

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His dalliances are well-known and frowned upon by his family.
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