romanticism

noun

ro·man·ti·cism rō-ˈman-tə-ˌsi-zəm

rə-

often capitalized

a(1)

: a literary, artistic, and philosophical movement originating in the 18th century, characterized chiefly by a reaction against neoclassicism and an emphasis on the imagination and emotions, and marked especially in English literature by sensibility and the use of autobiographical material, an exaltation of the primitive and the common man, an appreciation of external nature, an interest in the remote, a predilection for melancholy, and the use in poetry of older verse forms

(2)

: an aspect of romanticism

: adherence to a romantic attitude or style

: the quality or state of being romantic

romanticist

rō-ˈman-tə-sist

rə-

noun often capitalized

Examples of romanticism in a Sentence

Try not to discourage the romanticism of college students.

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There’s a romanticism of clinging to things that used to be, always. —

Sean Piccoli, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024 Nader elevated her look with a few key accessories, most notably a large black floral brooch pinned to the lapel, which added a touch of romanticism to the structured piece. —

Ty Gaskins, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 The film features a unique blend of irreverent humor, fantasy antics, and earnest romanticism that no movie since has managed to replicate. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2024 Though Joan makes playing dress-up appear glamorous, a deal in Episode 4 depicts the true strain of the job, stripping down all of the romanticism previously built up in Joan’s world. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for romanticism