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romantic

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1ro·man·tic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1romantic
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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of romantically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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