Definitions

romantic

[roh-man-tik] / roʊˈmæn tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

sentimental, idealistic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventurous amorous charming colorful corny dreamy erotic exciting exotic fanciful fantastic fascinating glamorous maudlin mysterious nostalgic passionate tender utopian whimsical

STRONG

daring visionary wild

WEAK

bathetic chimerical chivalrous enchanting extravagant fairy-tale fond idyllic impractical lovey-dovey loving mushy picturesque poetic quixotic sloppy soppy starry-eyed syrupy tear-jerking unrealistic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring cold cool dull familiar frigid indifferent ordinary plain real repulsive uncaring unenthusiastic unimaginative uninteresting unromantic usual

WEAK

pragmatic realistic

Example Sentences

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"I really wanted to capture romantic joy and pleasure for the first time, because my last two albums were very heartbroken and really angsty," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

High T fathers were more stressed from parenting than their lower T counterparts, and had partners who were less satisfied in their romantic relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Zendaya, Holland’s real-life romantic partner, also reprises her role as MJ, Spider-Man’s love interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“And what does a person with such a romantic temperament seek in the study of the classics?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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