romantic
1ro·man·tic
adj \rō-ˈman-tik, rə-\Definition of ROMANTIC
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: consisting of or resembling a romance
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: having no basis in fact : imaginary
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: impractical in conception or plan : visionary
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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
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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
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: of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero especially in a light comedy
— ro·man·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of ROMANTIC
- 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.
Origin of ROMANTIC
French romantique, from obsolete romant romance, from Old French romanz
First Known Use: 1650
Related to ROMANTIC
Synonyms: bizarro, fantastic (also fantastical), glamorous (also glamourous), marvelous (or marvellous), outlandish, exotic, strange
Related Words: colorful, picture-book, picturesque, quaint; alien, foreign; dark, distant, faraway, remote; alluring, captivating, enchanting, fascinating, magical
Near Antonyms: hardheaded, hard-nosed, tough-minded, unsentimental; practical, pragmatic (also pragmatical), realistic
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