romantic — relating to or characterized by romance; having an idealized view of reality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characterized by romance; having an idealized view of reality
Pronunciation (IPA): /roʊˈmæntɪk/
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend thinks taking me to a convenience store at 3 AM to buy ice cream is romantic.
- She's so romantic that she writes love letters to her pet hamster.
- The romantic sunset made the proposal even more special.
romantic
ADJECTIVE[/roʊˈmæntɪk/]
relating to or characterized by romance; having an idealized view of reality
a young man leans across a candlelit table to gently hold his partner's hand. His eyes are soft and focused entirely on her face with a warm smile. The woman gazes back with sparkling eyes and a gentle blush on her cheeks. Soft candlelight flickers between them as rose petals scattered on the table catch the golden glow. Other couples dine quietly in the background while string lights twinkle overhead. A waiter discretely tends to nearby tables as the city lights create a magical backdrop. an idealized view of love and romance characterized by tender intimacy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Romantic derives from Middle French 'romanz', which originally denoted narratives written in the Romance language (as opposed to Latin), particularly epic poems concerning chivalry and adventure. The meaning gradually evolved to emphasize love, emotion, and imaginative idealism.
Breakdown
romanz (Romance language narrative) + -ic (adjective suffix) = romantic. The term shifted from describing the language of composition to characterizing the emotional and fantastical qualities associated with medieval romance literature.
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📝Examples
“My boyfriend thinks taking me to a convenience store at 3 AM to buy ice cream is romantic.”
“She's so romantic that she writes love letters to her pet hamster.”
“The romantic sunset made the proposal even more special.”
“He had romantic ideas about living in a cabin in the woods.”
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