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romantic

ro·man·tic [ rō mántik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. involving sexual love: involving or characteristic of a love affair or sexual love, especially when the relationship is idealized or exciting and intense
I don't think there's any romantic attachment between them.

2. suitable for love: characterized by or suitable for lovemaking or the expression of tender emotions
a romantic candlelit dinner for two

3. idealistic: characterized by or arising from idealistic or impractical attitudes and expectations
a romantic dreamer

4. imaginary: imaginary or fictitious in an extravagant or glamorizing way
a romantic version of the events of her life

5. involving adventure: relating to or characterized by adventure, excitement, the potential for heroic achievement, or the exotic
a romantic tale about life in the outback

6. arts 
Another spelling of  Romantic




noun  (plural ro·man·tics)
Definition:
 
1. somebody romantic: somebody who has a romantic personality or outlook

2. arts 
Another spelling of  Romantic


[Mid-17th century. < obsolete romaunt "romance, romantic narrative" < Old French, variant of romanz (see romance)]

ro·man·ti·cal·ly adverb
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