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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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Describing himself as a "romantic sceptic", Lewis said a lot of the people he spoke to "were remarkably articulate".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While some members gravitate toward the album’s first track, “Body to Body,” which includes snippets of the traditional Korean folk song “Arirang” in it,” the more romantic “Swim” is pushed forward.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

And there is no fiery, romantic leader now who can convince you to believe him and not your lying eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Alex was a beautiful and beleaguered soul, born worried, born romantic, difficult and hopeful and apparently a shockingly good poker player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Their itinerant, artistic lifestyle appealed to him: Moody was a romantic at heart.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.