[ro.man.tic] adj [F romantique, fr. obs. romant romance, fr. OF romans] (1650) 1: consisting of or resembling a romance
2: having no basis in fact: imaginary
3: impractical in conception or plan: visionary
4. a: marked by the imaginative or emotional appeal of what is heroic, adventurous, remote, mysterious, or idealized b often cap: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of romanticism c: of or relating to music of the 19th century characterized by an emphasis on subjective emotional qualities and freedom of form; also: of or relating to a composer of this music
5. a: having an inclination for romance: responsive to the appeal of what is idealized, heroic, or adventurous b: marked by expressions of love or affection c: conducive to or suitable for lovemaking
6: of, relating to, or constituting the part of the hero esp. in a light comedy -- ro.man.ti.cal.ly adv
[2]romantic n (1679) 1: a romantic person, trait, or component
2. cap: a romantic writer, artist, or composer