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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It is also relatively common: In a 2021 study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 43% of Americans admitted to committing some act of financial deception in a romantic relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

With a voice that moved effortlessly from romantic ballads to energetic numbers, she became the go-to singer for composers across genres.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research called it a "fair opening" for the original romantic comedy, which was shot on Italy's Amalfi coast.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Starring Herbert Marshall, Miriam Hopkins and Kay Francis, the director’s 1932 film is the first great romantic comedy of the sound era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

But the romantic notions I had of the afternoon never materialized.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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