romantic

/rɒmˈæntɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong feeling of love for someone; expressing or characterized by love, sentimental, or emotional feelings.

“The romantic gesture of singing a love song on her birthday made her feel special.”

2. noun

a person who expresses or inspires romantic love, especially in an idealized or exaggerated manner.

“She is a romantic, always believing in fairy tales and true love.”

3. adverb

in a romantic way; in a way that is sentimental or emotionally appealing.

“The romantic atmosphere of the restaurant made the evening feel special.”

4. verb

to treat something or someone as if it were romantic or idealized.

“The movie romanticized the medieval era, making it seem like a magical time.”

Synonyms

  • lovely
  • sensual
  • sentimental
  • tender

Antonyms

  • cold
  • practical
  • unemotional
  • unromantic