Romantic Definition & Meaning

romantic
adjective
  1. belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts; "romantic poetry"
  2. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; "her amatory affairs"; "amorous glances"; "a romantic adventure"; "a romantic moonlight ride"
  3. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic; "as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood"; "a romantic disregard for money"; "a wild-eyed dream of a world state"
noun
  1. a soulful or amorous idealist
  2. an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism

"Romantic" in song lyrics

See how romantic is used in real songs:

  • "Seems like we're arguin more and it's gettin less romantic"
    Chris Brown f/ André 3000, Drake, Fabolous, Kanye West, Rick Ross, T.I. — Deuces (Remix)
  • "I know you're waitin and I ain't the most romantic"
    Classified — What's Real
  • "No pimping now from here on out what we do is romantic"
    Crime Mob — Diggin Me

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