Word Meaning

affair definition and meaning

n. That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; as, a difficult affair to manage; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; -- often in the plural. "At the head of affairs." Junius.
n. Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely; as, an affair of honor, i. e., a duel; an affair of love, i. e., an intrigue.
n. An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
n. Action; endeavor.
n. A material object (vaguely designated).

Crossword clues for affair

- A fair, say, that’s one’s own business
- A very loud tune prompts romantic fling
- Amorous relationship
- Amour
- Concern
- Dalliance
- Illicit relationship
- Illicit romance
- Matter
- Romantic fling
- Secret relationship
- Secret romance
- Surreptitious liaison