romantic
Example Sentences
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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
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
Describing himself as a "romantic sceptic", Lewis said a lot of the people he spoke to "were remarkably articulate".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Two old flames are rekindled in an unlikely romantic encounter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“It was very romantic and epic the way you came to my job and waited in line and talked to me. Everyone should follow your lead!”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.