Synonyms for romantic
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : roh-man-tik |
| Phonetic Transcription : roʊˈmæn tɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for romantic Other synonyms for the word romantic
- bathetic
- chimerical
- chivalrous
- daring
- enchanting
- extravagant
- fairy-tale
- fantastic
- fascinating
- fond
- glamorous
- idyllic
- impractical
- lovey-dovey
- loving
- maudlin
- mushy
- mysterious
- nostalgic
- passionate
- picturesque
- poetic
- quixotic
- sloppy
- soppy
- starry-eyed
- syrupy
- tear-jerking
- tender
- unrealistic
- utopian
- visionary
- whimsical
- wild
Définition of romantic
Origin :- 1650s, "of the nature of a literary romance," from French romantique, from Middle French romant "a romance," oblique case of Old French romanz "verse narrative" (see romance (n.)).
- As a literary style, opposed to classical since before 1812; in music, from 1885. Meaning "characteristic of an ideal love affair" (such as usually formed the subject of literary romances) is from 1660s. Meaning "having a love affair as a theme" is from 1960. Related: Romantical (1670s); romantically. Cf. romanticism.
- adj sentimental, idealistic
- "That's what your romantic boy out of a book has done," said Charles Merchant.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- But what was all this to the romantic uncertainty as to what lay beyond!
- Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
- That is romantic imagination; and the mischief it does is incalculable.
- Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
- This was not altogether because of her mother's romantic past, but because of her own manners and clothes.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- All we're asking you to do, is not to go about imitating him with his romantic talk!
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- What a romantic picture of a forced marriage have you drawn, Niece!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It's too romantic and fascinating for words—or to put into words.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- Altogether he's what I sometimes hear the ladies call 'a romantic figure.'
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- This romantic region has been proudly termed the Switzerland of Canada.
- Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
- Every neighbourhood has its stories, its legends, and romantic histories.
- Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
Antonyms for romantic
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