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Definitions

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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But for Fawaz, there is no romanticism in the grind.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

That romanticism inspired a radio play and novella by W.O.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

If you’re having trouble with that assignment, Zhao’s got some tricks up her sleeve to pique her audience’s romanticism.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

But if their presence somewhat saps our national story of its romanticism, it only adds to its deep interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

If he kissed her hand, it was to bid her good night; he did it with a schoolboy look on his face that drained all romanticism from the gesture.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende