romance

(noun): A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
(noun): An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
(noun): A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
(noun): Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
(noun): A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
(noun): A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
(noun): An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
(noun): An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
(noun): A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
(noun): A romanza, or sentimental ballad.
(verb): To woo; to court.
(verb): To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.
(verb): To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.