romantic
Meaning: Relating to love and affection; idealistic or passionate
Romantic describes something relating to love and affection between people, often with an idealistic or passionate quality. It can also refer to the artistic movement of Romanticism, which emphasised emotion and individualism. The word can describe people who have an idealistic view of life and love.
Examples
- They had a romantic dinner by candlelight. 他们在烛光下享用了浪漫的晚餐。Tuvieron una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.彼らはキャンドルライトの下でロマンチックなディナーを楽しみました。그들은 촛불 아래에서 로맨틱한 저녁 식사를 했습니다.
- He's such a romantic; he always brings her flowers. 他是个浪漫的人,总是给她带花。Es tan romántico; siempre le trae flores.彼はとてもロマンチストで、いつも彼女に花を持ってきます。그는 정말 로맨티스트라서 항상 그녀에게 꽃을 가져다줍니다.
- The Romantic poets celebrated nature and emotion. 浪漫主义诗人歌颂自然和情感。Los poetas románticos celebraban la naturaleza y la emoción.ロマン派の詩人たちは自然と感情を称賛しました。낭만주의 시인들은 자연과 감정을 찬미했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'romantique', originally meaning 'of or relating to romances' (medieval tales of chivalry). From Old French 'romanz' (verse narrative), from Vulgar Latin 'romanice' (in the Roman language).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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