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
1
: a romantic person, trait, or component
2
capitalized
: a romantic writer, artist, or composer
Synonyms
Examples of romantic in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
The Duchess of Sussex wore the Blair Sequined Midi Skirt, which featured a shimmering sequin design with a bevy of ornate, romantic florals throughout.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Louise was a hopeless romantic who helped Carrie piece her life back together after Big jilted her at the altar.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 29 July 2024
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Adjective
But right after gesturing toward a weighty subject, Emily in Paris returns to a much more familiar theme: Emily’s frustration with French romantic norms.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2024
The Duchess of Sussex wore the Blair Sequined Midi Skirt, which featured a shimmering sequin design with a bevy of ornate, romantic florals throughout.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
Noun
Tapping into her inner romantic, Blake Lively plays Adaline in this 2015 film about a young woman who suffers a freak accident that leaves her at 29 years old for the rest of her life.
—Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Louise was a hopeless romantic who helped Carrie piece her life back together after Big jilted her at the altar.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 29 July 2024
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“Romantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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romantic
1 of 2 noun
ro·man·tic
rō-ˈmant-ik
: a romantic person
especially
: a romantic writer, composer, or artist
romantic
2 of 2 adjective1
: of, relating to, or resembling a romance
romantic writing
2
3
: impractical
a romantic scheme
4
a
: stressing or appealing to the emotions or imagination
a romantic spot
b
often capitalized
: of or relating to romanticism
5
: of, relating to, or associated with love
romantically
adverb
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