Word: ROMANTIC
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Definition of ROMANTIC
- Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, Corsican, etc.
- Of or pertaining to Romance.
- Of or pertaining to Romanticism.
- A person with romantic character (a character like those of the knights in a mythic romance).
- A person who is behaving romantically (in a manner befitting someone who feels an idealized form of love).
"Oh, flowers! You're such a romantic."
- Of a work of literature, a writer etc.: being like or having the characteristics of a romance, or poetic tale of a mythic or quasi-historical time; fantastic.
- Fictitious, imaginary.
- Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person).
"Mary sighed, knowing her ideals were far too romantic to work in reality."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "romantic" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "romantic" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROMANTIC a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ROMANTIC worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ROMANTIC? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ROMANTIC:
- # the romantic effect
- # master of romantic
- # playing with romantic
- # in terms of romantic
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