romanticism
/roʊˈmæntəˌsɪzəm/
noun
- A style of art, literature, and music from the late 18th to mid-19th century that emphasized emotion, imagination, and the beauty of nature over reason and rules.
- In literature class, we studied how Romanticism rejected the strict order of the Enlightenment.
- The paintings of Caspar David Friedrich are a perfect example of Romanticism in art.
- Many composers of Romanticism wrote music that told dramatic stories about love and nature.
- An attitude or way of thinking that is idealistic, emotional, and focused on beauty and imagination rather than practical reality.
- Her romanticism about travel made her believe every trip would be a perfect adventure.
- The young poet's romanticism led him to write about love and dreams instead of everyday problems.
- A little romanticism can make life more enjoyable, but too much can lead to disappointment.
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