Main Entry: ¹ro·man·tic

Pronunciation: \rō-ˈman-tik, rə-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: French romantique, from obsolete romant romance, from Old French romanz

Date: 1650

1 : consisting of or resembling a romance
2 : having no basis in fact : imaginary
3 : impractical in conception or plan : visionary
4 a : marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized b often capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of romanticism c : of or relating to music of the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities and freedom of form; also : of or relating to a composer of this music
5 a : having an inclination for romance : responsive to the appeal of what is idealized, heroic, or adventurous b : marked by expressions of love or affection c : conducive to or suitable for lovemaking
6 : of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero especially in a light comedy

— ro·man·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb