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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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Meanwhile the tiling for the kitchen has, Lorenze revealed, been specially created for the couple featuring designs that reflect their passions, interests, and romantic milestones.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Hardee and Hatley’s relationship seems to have been platonic, although Hardee admitted that he had romantic feelings for his friend.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“The romantic myth of the lone inventor doesn’t really hold up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Debuting in third place was "The Drama," a romantic comedy starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson about a couple unraveling just before their wedding.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

I never actually considered him as a romantic prospect, because of one fatal flaw.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi