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
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.
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Although there are some romantic storylines in the show, Hudson doesn’t see it so much as a return to rom-coms as a family comedy.
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Leo Woodall was four years old in 2001, when Renée Zellweger charmed global audiences as the titular hapless romantic of Bridget Jones’s Diary.
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Adjective
For a particularly unique experience, the One Dalton Signature Facial makes use of innovative Icelandic biotechnology to cleanse and strengthen each participant’s skin, while the Dalton Duo couples’ massage is ideal for any visitors on a romantic getaway.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Although there are some romantic storylines in the show, Hudson doesn’t see it so much as a return to rom-coms as a family comedy.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
While Lucie is warm, vivacious, and a ray of light that shines off the page, Aiden is a grumpy, reluctant romantic who hides behind sarcastic quips.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Leo Woodall was four years old in 2001, when Renée Zellweger charmed global audiences as the titular hapless romantic of Bridget Jones’s Diary.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Romantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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
-i-k(ə-)lē
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