romantic
2 antonyms for romantic — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Full of feelings of love, especially idealized or passionate love; evoking that mood.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Full of feelings of love, especially idealized or passionate love; evoking that mood.
“They booked a romantic candlelit table for their anniversary.”
loving
passionate
amorous
affectionate
tender
sentimental
dreamy
romanticist
romanticistic
amatory
quixotic
Opposites
2. noun
Someone with an idealistic, dreamy view of love or life.
“He's a hopeless romantic who still believes in love at first sight.”
Antonyms
How to use romantic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a romantic gesture
romantic comedy
romantic poetry
hopeless romantic
Etymology
From French romantique, ultimately tracing back to Old French romanz — the medieval tales of romance and adventure that gave the word its dreamy, idealized sense.
Full origin of romantic →Frequently asked questions
What does “romantic” mean?
The word “romantic” means full of feelings of love, especially idealized or passionate love; evoking that mood. In plain terms, relating to love and passion, or to the emotional 19th-century artistic movement that celebrated feeling over logic.
How do you pronounce “romantic”?
“Romantic” is pronounced ruh-MAN-tihk (/ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “romantic” in a sentence?
Here is “romantic” used in a sentence: “They booked a romantic candlelit table for their anniversary.”
What part of speech is “romantic”?
Depending on how it is used, “romantic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “romantic” come from?
The word “romantic” comes from Old French. From French romantique, ultimately tracing back to Old French romanz — the medieval tales of romance and adventure that gave the word its dreamy, idealized sense.
Is “romantic” a common word?
“Romantic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “romantic” have?
“Romantic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of feelings of love, especially idealized or passionate love; evoking that mood.
What is the difference between romantic and platonic?
Romantic describes love marked by passion, attraction, and idealised feeling — the emotion between partners. Platonic describes deep, affectionate love without that attraction, such as a close friendship. The key difference is desire and intimacy: romantic relationships involve them, while platonic ones are warm but non-romantic.
What is the difference between romantic and Romanticism?
Lowercase romantic means full of love or idealised passion. Capital-R Romantic refers to Romanticism, the late-18th to 19th-century movement in art, literature, and music that prized emotion, imagination, and nature over reason. A romantic dinner and a Romantic poem use the word quite differently.
What makes something romantic?
Romantic gestures evoke love and closeness — candlelit dinners, flowers, handwritten notes, a sunset walk, or a heartfelt surprise. The mood usually blends intimacy, thoughtfulness, and a touch of idealism, focusing attention on a loved one. What counts as romantic is personal, but the aim is expressing affection.
