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Synonyms & Similar Words
appointment
meeting
date
engagement
rendezvous
assignation
encounter
reunion
gathering
conference
convention
summit
conclave
colloquy
dialogue
interview
session
sitting
consultation
negotiation
discussion
parley
powwow
talk
conversation
chat
colloquium
symposium
seminar
workshop
meetup
get-together
social
function
party
affair
occasion
event
happening
trysting
confabulation
confluence
Meaning of Tryst
A secret or romantic meeting between two people.
Definitions
- A private or secret meeting, especially between lovers.
- * A meeting or gathering of people, especially for a specific purpose.
Etymology of Tryst
The word "tryst" originated from the Old French word "triste", meaning "a waiting place" or "an appointed place", which is derived from the Old French word "trister", meaning "to wait" or "to tarry".
Historically, the word "tryst" was used to describe a meeting place, especially for hunters or travelers, and later it evolved to include secret or romantic meetings.
Example Uses
- The couple had a tryst in the park on Friday night.
- * The businessmen had a tryst to discuss the merger.
- * The friends had a tryst at the coffee shop to catch up.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
separation
parting
split
divorce
estrangement
abandonment
desertion
rejection
refusal
denial
avoidance
evasion
dismissal
repudiation
renunciation
cancellation
postponement
delay
deferment
abeyance
suspension
breakup
dissolution
disunion
detachment
disconnection
isolation
solitude
loneliness
seclusion
exclusion