romantic

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹə-/
/ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person with romantic character (a character like those of the knights in a mythic romance).

2 Definition

A person who is behaving romantically (in a manner befitting someone who feels an idealized form of love).

Example Sentences
  • Oh, flowers! You're such a romantic.
Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, Corsican, etc.

2 Definition

Of or pertaining to Romance.

3 Definition

Of or pertaining to Romanticism.

4 Definition

Of a work of literature, a writer etc.: being like or having the characteristics of a romance, or poetic tale of a mythic or quasi-historical time; fantastic.

5 Definition

Fictitious, imaginary.

6 Definition

Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person).

Example Sentences
  • Mary sighed, knowing her ideals were far too romantic to work in reality.
7 Definition

Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric.

8 Definition

Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate.

Synonyms
lovesome
Antonyms
nonsexual platonic
Example Sentences
  • Their kiss started casually, but it slowly turned romantic.