romantic
word
Definition
Showing love, strong feelings, or the kind of behavior and atmosphere connected with romance. It can also describe someone who believes in idealized love or things like stories, dinners, and places that create that feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Common with nouns like "relationship," "dinner," "movie," "gesture," and "comedy." It often has a positive tone, but calling a person "romantic" can mean they are dreamy or idealistic. Don't confuse it with "romantic" meaning connected to the artistic movement "Romantic" in literature or art; that use is more formal and usually capitalized.
Example Sentences
He wrote her a romantic letter.
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This restaurant is very romantic at night.
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She likes romantic movies.
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I'm not usually romantic, but I brought flowers anyway.
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That was such a romantic thing to say.
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He has a romantic idea of what love should be.
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