Meaning of enemies-to-friends-to-lovers | Babel Free

Definitions

A trope in romance fiction (particularly fan fiction) involving the development of a rivalry into friendship and eventually romantic love.

attributive, often, uncountable

Examples

“I wanted more time for the two together, especially more witty barbs, since I revel in an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers trope.”

“The connection between Emma and Regina goes beyond one of the Saviour against the Villain, though the trope of enemies to friends to lovers played a big part of the initial interest in their interactions.”

“The movie's plot is the epitome of the enemies to friends to lovers trope.”

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