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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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Her lyrical themes are familiar – yearning desire, romantic uncertainty – but there's a newfound freedom in dancing her cares away.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Is life richer with a fortuneless love match, or with all the wealth in the world and a stable union devoid of romantic passion?

From Salon • Mar. 28, 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

He was known for his powerful voice, moving easily between romantic ballads and more sombre songs.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Here’s a study about romantic relationships in assisted-living facilities.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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