patriotic

adjective

pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 

 chiefly British  ˌpa-

1

: inspired by patriotism

stirring patriotic songs

patriotic organizations

patriotic feelings

2

: befitting or characteristic of a patriot

patriotically

ˌpā-trē-ˈä-ti-k(ə-)lē 

 chiefly British  ˌpa-

adverb

Synonyms

• nationalist
• nationalistic

Examples of patriotic in a Sentence

A patriotic fervor swept the country.

hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture

Recent Examples on the Web

According to journalist Nick DePaula, the Curry 12s, available in both patriotic colorways, is set for a public release on Wednesday (Aug. 14). —Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 July 2024

Linda Gefen, Boca Raton Biden’s patriotic duty Wake up and smell the coffee, Joe. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris also embraced a patriotic theme with her outfit. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 5 July 2024

The business leaders, for their part, appealed to Biden’s patriotic side around the nation’s Independence Day, invoking the first US president. —Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 5 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

patriotic

adjective

pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik 

1

: having or showing patriotism

2

: suitable or proper for a patriot

patriotically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb