Definition
a romantic relationship that develops quickly
Examples
1) Their whirlwind romance led to a spontaneous wedding in Vegas.
2) Their whirlwind romance swept them off their feet, leading to a
spontaneous marriage within weeks of meeting each other.
Etymology
The term likely alludes to the swift nature of the relationship, similar to the
unpredictable movement of a whirlwind.
Synonyms
passionate fling, sudden love interest
- englishdaily626.com [edited]
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According to my friend Sid, Christianity brought in the modern idea of love,
present-day stories of whirlwind romance were exalted for nothing but naked
profit, and an arranged marriage was the only sane way of uniting a couple.
That was twenty years ago and he just came back from his honeymoon in Mumbai
with his new bride procured by his parents. Over lunch at a San Diego food court
we had a heated discussion about individual choice, free will, and other
American values. He was backward and dead wrong, I thought. Two decades later,
I'm not sure.
