Romanticism in German

Romanticism in German is Romantik — Romanticism means a quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork.

Romanticism in German

Romantik

proper noun

(arts, music) An artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century, peaking from 1800 to 1850, characterized by its emphasis on emotion and individualism as well as glorification of all the past and nature, preferring the medieval rather than the classical.

Romantik

noun

A romantic quality, spirit or action.

What does "Romanticism" mean?

noun A quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork.
"There's a certain romanticism in the idea of quitting your job to sail around the world."
noun The artistic and intellectual movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that prized emotion, nature, and imagination over strict reason and classical order.
"Romanticism produced some of the most emotionally intense poetry in the English language."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Romanticism in a sentence

There's a certain romanticism in the idea of quitting your job to sail around the world.
Romanticism produced some of the most emotionally intense poetry in the English language.
Painters of the Romanticism era often depicted dramatic, wild landscapes.

Similar words in German

romance

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Romanticism" in German?

"Romanticism" in German is Romantik. Romanticism means: A quality of idealized emotion, imagination, or nostalgia in a person, idea, or artwork.

How do you use "Romanticism" in a sentence?

Example: "There's a certain romanticism in the idea of quitting your job to sail around the world." In German, "Romanticism" is Romantik.

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