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romanticism

[roh-man-tuh-siz-uhm] / roʊˈmæn təˌsɪz əm /
NOUN
mush
Synonyms
STRONG
affectation gush mawkishness schmaltz sentimentalism superficiality
WEAK
maudlinism tear-jerker
NOUN
sentiment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude bias feeling idea opinion passion position tendency thought view
STRONG
affect conception conviction disposition emotionalism eye inclination inclining judgment leaning mind partiality penchant persuasion posture predilection propensity sensibility sentimentality slant softheartedness tenderness
WEAK
affectivity hearts and flowers overemotionalism tender feeling way of thinking
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concrete thing
STRONG
antipathy disbelief disinclination disinterest dislike hate hatred indifference

Example Sentences

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Puccini’s melodic gift in works like “La Bohème” and “Tosca” captured emotional intensity and sweeping romanticism.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

The group’s atmospheric sound and heart-on-sleeve romanticism have become touchstones for a wide variety of acts, from tranquil dream-poppers to loud and demonstrative emo-punks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Any mention of "DNA" is usually laced with romanticism.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

France will need all that romanticism and rebellion to keep England at bay.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

“You know,” Ben said, “your romanticism is a real inspiration.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green