What is another word for romantic? | Romantic Synonyms - WordHippo Thesaurus (2024)

Relating to love or to amorous relationships

“Beecher disliked their meddling, but she was even more unnerved by her relatives' speculations about her romantic life.”

Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love or affection

“For men, holding a lady's hand and kissing it is a great romantic gesture dating back hundreds of years.”

Having a charming or idyllic quality

“Here they were, two couples so to speak, relaxing in a cozy little romantic cottage by the sea.”

Having an exciting, exotic or fascinating quality

“He wished he could be the type of man she needed, a romantic white knight in shining armor.”

Idealistic, especially to the point of being unrealistic

“Being with someone whose ideas interest you, whose views are simpatico, whose tastes mesh with your own, is the stuff of romantic perfection.”

Designed to appeal to one's sentimental emotions

“It's a genre that is constantly written off, but the romantic comedy is evolving, and therefore thriving.”

Not able, or impractical, to be implemented

Imaginary or illusory in nature

Having or showing creativity or inventiveness

Strangely unique, typically in a striking or attractive way

Described in or based on legends or myths

Very wondrous or romantic, like a fairy tale

Of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry

Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm

Difficult to believe or unlikely to happen