I. rō-ˈman-tik, rə- adjective
Etymology: French romantique, from obsolete romant romance, from Old French romanz
Date: 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 capitalized : 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 especially in a light comedy
• ro·man·ti·cal·ly -ti-k(ə-)lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1679
1. : a romantic person, trait, or component
2. capitalized : a romantic writer, artist, or composer