Dalliance and Pastime

Dalliance

Dalliance noun - Activity engaged in to amuse oneself.
Usage example: an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat

Pastime and dalliance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pastime" instead a noun "Dalliance".

Nearby Word: dallied

Pastime

Pastime noun - A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).
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Dalliance and pastime are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dalliance" instead a noun "Pastime".
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