Dating & Attraction

The early days — chemistry, charm, and the nervous thrill of a first date.

20 words

1. date n. /ˈdeɪt/

a common word for a specific day of the year, a romantic meeting, or a sweet fruit; as a verb, it means to determine age or be in a relationship.
2. dating n. /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

the activity of going out with someone you are romantically interested in, or the process of finding out how old an object is.
3. flirt v. /ˈfɫɝt/

to behave in a playful way that shows you are attracted to someone, or to consider an idea without being serious about it.
4. attraction n. /əˈtɹækʃən/

a word for things that pull you toward them — like a famous place you want to visit, a physical force, or a romantic feeling.
5. attractive adj. /əˈtɹæktɪv/

a word used to describe something or someone that is pleasing to look at, or an idea that sounds very good.
6. chemistry n. /ˈkɛməstɹi/

the scientific study of substances and how they react with each other; it also describes the natural attraction or 'spark' between two people.
7. charm n. /ˈtʃɑɹm/

a word for things that are pleasing or magical: it can mean a person's attractive personality, a small piece of jewellery, or a magic spell.
8. charming adj. /ˈtʃɑɹmɪŋ/

a word used to describe someone or something very pleasant, attractive, and likable; it can also describe the act of using magic or a polite way to show you are annoyed.
9. crush v. /ˈkɹəʃ/

a common word that means to press something very hard until it breaks, to defeat someone completely, or to have a secret romantic interest in someone.
10. romance n. /ˈɹoʊmæns/

a feeling of excitement and mystery related to love. It can also mean a story or a song that focuses on these strong feelings.
11. romantic adj. /ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/

a word used to describe feelings of love, beautiful settings, or someone who follows their heart rather than logic.
12. spark n. /ˈspɑɹk/

a tiny flash of light or a small bit of fire. It can also mean a small feeling or idea that starts something much bigger.
13. butterflies n. /ˈbətɝˌfɫaɪz/

the plural of butterfly — beautiful insects with large wings; also a nervous feeling in your stomach.
14. rendezvous n. /ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/

a meeting at a specific time and place that you have agreed on with someone else. It often feels a bit more formal or secret than a normal meeting.
15. courtship n. /ˈkɔɹˌtʃɪp/

the period of time when two people have a romantic relationship before they decide to get married. It is a more traditional way to describe dating.
16. admirer n. /ædˈmaɪɹɝ/

someone who likes or respects a person or thing very much. It can also mean someone who is romantically interested in you.
17. compliment n. /ˈkɑmpɫəmɛnt/

a polite remark that shows you like or admire something about someone; as a verb, it means to say something nice to someone.
18. blush v. /ˈbɫəʃ/

to become red in the face because you are embarrassed or shy; as a noun, it can also mean a type of makeup for your cheeks.
19. allure n. /əˈɫʊɹ/

a powerful quality that makes something or someone seem attractive and exciting. It is the feeling of being pulled toward something special.
20. mingle v. /ˈmɪŋɡəɫ/

to move around a room and talk to many different people at a party or social event. It can also mean to mix or combine things together.