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 romance2: having no basis in fact : imaginary3: impractical in conception or plan : visionary4 a: marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized boften 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 music5 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 lovemaking6: 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