romantic

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adjective

ro·man·tic rō-ˈman-tik How to pronounce romantic (audio)

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: consisting of or resembling a romance

: having no basis in fact : imaginary

: impractical in conception or plan : visionary

: marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized

often capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of romanticism

: of or relating to music of the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities and freedom of form

also : of or relating to a composer of this music

: having an inclination for romance : responsive to the appeal of what is idealized, heroic, or adventurous

: marked by expressions of love or affection

: conducive to or suitable for lovemaking

: of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero especially in a light comedy

romantically

rō-ˈman-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce romantic (audio)

rə-

adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective She had romantic feelings for him. He had a romantic relationship with a coworker. His brother was having romantic troubles at the time. She won't discuss her romantic life with the press. Why can't you be more romantic? He has some romantic notions about life on a farm. She had a lot of big romantic dreams of becoming an actress. Beethoven was the first great Romantic composer. Noun She married a real romantic who brings her roses every day. Law school is no place for idealists and romantics. Beethoven was the first great Romantic among composers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Los Angeles experienced an outpouring of grief when Fernández, known for his romantic rancheras and timeless folk anthems, died Dec. 12 at the age of 81.

Andrew J. Campastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 Forgiveness comes quick, and the romantic triangle unites against the Sky People.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 His romantic gestures weren’t enough to make up for the bad feelings and behavior — for saying such terrible things.

Meredith Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Some folks adore Julia Roberts' string of romantic comedies.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 The Worst is Stephen Falk’s dark twist on romantic comedies.

Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The bond between the new recruit and her trainer Izogie, as well as her relationship with Nanisca, each have their own twists and turns, as does a romantic subplot between Nawi and a hot, oddly often-shirtless Portuguese ambassador (Jordan Bolger).

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 In July 2022, Hurley tied the knot with Christos Lardakis during a courthouse wedding and later tied the knot again later that month during a romantic ceremony in Vouliagmeni, Greece.

Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 This one-hour ballet, set in the 1820s during the time the music was composed, mirrors Schubert’s score, with tutus that evoke romantic-era ideals of beauty and imagination.

cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022

Noun

The storylines certainly tapped into North’s inner romantic, but watching the actors work infused the scenes with an extra sprinkle of magic.

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 Rod Wave is an unabashed romantic, deploying a voice that blends airy pop melodies, emo yelps and guttural country rap idioms.

Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 O’Connell chose de Gournay’s pictorial Early Views of India for the dining room, where its elephants, palms and distant mountains bring a romantic, faraway feel.

Maile Pingel, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Peter Brook was called many other things: a maverick, a romantic, a classicist.

BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The Chloe intimate and luxurious, The Drifter social and energetic, The Country Club romantic and flamboyant.

Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 29 July 2022 This dress is a hopeless romantic's dream — just imagine dramatically dashing down the hallway in this floaty, feminine, soft pink dress.

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 Sooner or later, though, every romantic on the path realizes that the journey along the way is the real treasure.

Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 23 July 2022 He became associated with testosterone-heavy pictures, but Poledouris was an unabashed romantic.

Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 See More

单词	romantic
释义	romantic 1 of 2 adjective ro·man·tic rō-ˈman-tik rə- 1 : consisting of or resembling a romance 2 : having no basis in fact : imaginary 3 : impractical in conception or plan : visionary 4 a : marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized b often capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of romanticism c : of or relating to music of the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities and freedom of form also : of or relating to a composer of this music 5 a : having an inclination for romance : responsive to the appeal of what is idealized, heroic, or adventurous b : marked by expressions of love or affection c : conducive to or suitable for lovemaking 6 : of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero especially in a light comedy romantically rō-ˈman-ti-k(ə-)lē rə- adverb romantic 2 of 2 noun 1 : a romantic person, trait, or component 2 capitalized : a romantic writer, artist, or composer Synonyms Adjective bizarro exotic fantastic fantastical glamorous glamourous marvelous marvellous outlandish strange Noun Don Quixote dreamer fantast idealist idealizer ideologue idealogue romanticist utopian visionary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She had romantic feelings for him. He had a romantic relationship with a coworker. His brother was having romantic troubles at the time. She won't discuss her romantic life with the press. Why can't you be more romantic? He has some romantic notions about life on a farm. She had a lot of big romantic dreams of becoming an actress. Beethoven was the first great Romantic composer. Noun She married a real romantic who brings her roses every day. Law school is no place for idealists and romantics. Beethoven was the first great Romantic among composers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Los Angeles experienced an outpouring of grief when Fernández, known for his romantic rancheras and timeless folk anthems, died Dec. 12 at the age of 81. Andrew J. Campastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 Forgiveness comes quick, and the romantic triangle unites against the Sky People. Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 His romantic gestures weren’t enough to make up for the bad feelings and behavior — for saying such terrible things. Meredith Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Some folks adore Julia Roberts' string of romantic comedies. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 The Worst is Stephen Falk’s dark twist on romantic comedies. Toby Grey, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 The bond between the new recruit and her trainer Izogie, as well as her relationship with Nanisca, each have their own twists and turns, as does a romantic subplot between Nawi and a hot, oddly often-shirtless Portuguese ambassador (Jordan Bolger). David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022 In July 2022, Hurley tied the knot with Christos Lardakis during a courthouse wedding and later tied the knot again later that month during a romantic ceremony in Vouliagmeni, Greece. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 This one-hour ballet, set in the 1820s during the time the music was composed, mirrors Schubert’s score, with tutus that evoke romantic-era ideals of beauty and imagination. cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Noun The storylines certainly tapped into North’s inner romantic, but watching the actors work infused the scenes with an extra sprinkle of magic. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 Rod Wave is an unabashed romantic, deploying a voice that blends airy pop melodies, emo yelps and guttural country rap idioms. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 O’Connell chose de Gournay’s pictorial Early Views of India for the dining room, where its elephants, palms and distant mountains bring a romantic, faraway feel. Maile Pingel, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Peter Brook was called many other things: a maverick, a romantic, a classicist. BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The Chloe intimate and luxurious, The Drifter social and energetic, The Country Club romantic and flamboyant. Nathaniel Adams, Chron, 29 July 2022 This dress is a hopeless romantic's dream — just imagine dramatically dashing down the hallway in this floaty, feminine, soft pink dress. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 Sooner or later, though, every romantic on the path realizes that the journey along the way is the real treasure. Joseph Goodman \| Jgoodman@al.com, al, 23 July 2022 He became associated with testosterone-heavy pictures, but Poledouris was an unabashed romantic. Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective French romantique, from obsolete romant romance, from Old French romanz First Known Use Adjective 1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing romantic anti-romantic romantic encounter romantic comedy super-romantic hyper-romantic anti-romantic romantic encounter romantic comedy super-romantic hyper-romantic Kids Definition romantic adjective ro·man·tic rō-ˈman-tik 1 : stressing or appealing to the emotions or imagination 2 : involving or showing feelings of love 3 : not realistic : impractical 4 : suitable for a love story romantic 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in exotic excitingly or mysteriously unusual she dreamed of meeting a tall, romantic stranger who would introduce her to a life of adventure Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exotic strange colorful glamorous picturesque marvelous glamourous fantastical enchanting foreign marvellous alien outlandish fantastic magical quaint distant dark fascinating alluring bizarro captivating remote picture-book faraway Antonyms & Near Antonyms unromantic unglamorous familiar unexotic nonglamorous nonexotic plain-Jane See More 2 as in idealistic having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality a workshop intended to disabuse would-be innkeepers of the romantic notion that running a bed-and-breakfast is easy Synonyms & Similar Words idealistic utopian impractical quixotic idealist ideological optimistic sentimental starry starry-eyed visionary quixotical unrealistic hopeful ideologic moony crusading messianic zealous moonstruck upbeat rosy dewy-eyed Pollyannish doctrinaire tender-minded Pollyannaish Antonyms & Near Antonyms realistic pragmatic unsentimental practical hardheaded pragmatical clear-eyed clear-sighted tough-minded hard-nosed See More romantic 2 of 2 noun as in dreamer one whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world she's a hopeless romantic who believes that her one true love is somewhere waiting to be found Synonyms & Similar Words dreamer romanticist utopian idealist visionary fantast idealizer idealogue ideologue sentimentalist emotionalist optimist Don Quixote theorist daydreamer fantasizer perfectionist woolgatherer reformer thinker doctrinaire do-gooder Pollyanna Micawber Antonyms & Near Antonyms realist pragmatist cynic defeatist pessimist empiricist hardnose empiric See More
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