romancinganimals

noun
UK /rəˈmænsɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/
US /roʊˈmænsɪŋ ˈænɪməlz/

Showing love and kind feelings to animals in a sweet way.

Her story about romancinganimals made everyone smile.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of treating animals with gentle, loving attention.

The farm visit was all about romancinganimals and gentle handling.

3. A playful term for forming close friendships with pets.

Kids at the shelter practiced romancinganimals by brushing the dogs.

4. A theme in stories where people show tender care for creatures.

The picture book's romancinganimals theme taught kindness to readers.