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Pronunciation
Etymology
Derived from Old French romant, the oblique case of Old French romanz (pronounced romants).[1][2] See also French roman (noun).
Adjective
romantic (comparative more romantic, superlative most romantic)
- Concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love.
- Their kiss started casually, but it slowly turned romantic.
- Idealistic yet impractical.
- Mary sighed, knowing her ideals were far too romantic to work in reality.
- (art) Passionate and imaginative rather than structured.
Synonyms
- (concerned with romance): non-platonic
Derived terms
Noun
romantic (plural romantics)
- A person with romantic character
- A person who is behaving romantically
- Oh, flowers! You're such a romantic.
Translations
person with romantic character
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Descendants
- French: romantique
- Italian: romantico
References
- Notes:
- ^ 2009 Picoche, Jacqueline; Jean-Claude Rolland, “Annexe IV, roman”, in Dictionnaire étymologique du français (in French), Paris: Dictionnaires Le Robert:
- ^ 1950 Migliorini, Bruno; Aldo Duro, “romantico”, in Prontuario etimologico della lingua italiana (in Italian), Paravia:
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