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romanticrelating 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
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/roʊˈmæntɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/rəʊˈmæntɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootroman
Suffix--tic

🎵Rhyme

anticfranticAtlantic
antic
frantic
Atlantic

🔗Collocations

romantic relationship
romantic comedy
romantic dinner
hopeless romantic
romantic getaway
romantic mood

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boyfriend thinks taking me to a convenience store at 3 AM to buy ice cream is romantic.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

passionatelovingsentimentalidealisticdreamy

Antonyms

practicalrealisticunromantic

Related

romanceromanticismromanticallylovercourtship

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