romantic

/roʊˈmæntɪk/
noun
  1. A person who has a strong belief in love, idealism, or the beauty of life.
    • She's a romantic at heart and loves grand gestures.
    • Only a true romantic would plan a surprise picnic in the rain.
    • My brother is a hopeless romantic who believes in soulmates.
  2. A person who supports or creates art in the style of Romanticism.
    • As a romantic, he preferred emotional expression over strict rules.
    • The exhibition featured works by the great English romantics.
    • The poet was considered one of the last true romantics of his generation.
adjective
  1. Relating to love or a close, affectionate relationship between two people.
    • She loves reading romantic novels about finding true love.
    • The sunset over the beach was incredibly romantic.
    • They went on a romantic dinner cruise for their anniversary.
  2. Showing or suggesting a feeling of wonder, excitement, or beauty, often in an idealized way.
    • He has a romantic view of life as a grand adventure.
    • The old castle had a romantic, fairy-tale quality.
    • She dreamed of a romantic escape to a remote island.
  3. Relating to the artistic and literary movement of Romanticism (late 18th–19th century), which emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism.
    • The composer was a leading figure of the Romantic era in music.
    • Romantic poetry often celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
    • Romantic painters focused on dramatic landscapes and intense emotions.
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