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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Those new to Mr. Helprin’s work will discover his “grit, romanticism and impish humor” and a celebration of “the ennobling effects of romantic love and beauty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“The romantic outdoor dining area sits adjacent to the pool, surrounded by walls of jasmine under a pergola,” reads the press release.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Justine, how much do you relate to your character Morgan in the interfaith romantic comedy “Nobody Wants This”? Or is it more like you want to fix her?

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Balfe, who played Clare Randall in the popular time-traveling romantic drama, said the North Lanarkshire town would win the award for "worst location shoot".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I'm tying out for a role in a major romantic comedy.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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