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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Fifth place went to "The Drama," A24's romantic comedy with a dark twist starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unraveling just before their wedding.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

There are romantic ruins, secret passageways and cryptic clues to hidden treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In such new situations, be it a romantic relationship or moving to another country, people tend to focus only on positive attributes and overlook shortcomings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Niall and Ruben — whose respective mothers are romantic partners — call themselves brothers but they couldn’t be more dissimilar.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

There was a moment of silence, and Matilda, who had never before heard great romantic poetry spoken aloud, was profoundly moved.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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