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

The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs and doves will be released. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025

There will be speakers, a wreath presentation, dove release, torpedo display, patriotic music and more. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025

More information: 321-383-2638 Winter Garden hosts a Memorial Day community ceremony to remember local heroes with the placement of wreaths, patriotic songs and a roll call of veterans at Veterans Memorial Park. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025

In practice, patriotic education is often united with military training, and one of its explicit purposes is to encourage military service. —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for patriotic

• abiotic
• aeronautic
• apoptotic
• asymptotic
• cyanotic
• eukaryotic
• idiotic
• meiotic
• prebiotic
• probiotic
• prokaryotic
• semiotic

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