romanticism
1 synonym and 1 antonym for romanticism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Antonyms
classicism
Etymology
Formed from romantic plus the suffix -ism, marking it as a named movement or ideology.
Full origin of romanticism →Frequently asked questions
What does “romanticism” mean?
The word “romanticism” means a quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork. In plain terms, either a dreamy, idealistic outlook, or (capitalized) the historical movement in art and literature that favored emotion over reason.
How do you pronounce “romanticism”?
“Romanticism” is pronounced roh-MAN-tih-sih-zuhm (/ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “romanticism” in a sentence?
Here is “romanticism” used in a sentence: “There's a certain romanticism in the idea of quitting your job to sail around the world.”
What part of speech is “romanticism”?
“Romanticism” is a noun.
How many meanings does “romanticism” have?
“Romanticism” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork.
