Romanticism
/rə'mæntisizm/
Definition
- Noun:
- An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement: A movement that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual. It celebrated intense emotion, imagination, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, often as a reaction against the order and rationality of the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.
- A romantic quality, spirit, or attitude: An exciting, mysterious, or idealized quality associated with heroic adventure, distant times, or places. It can also refer to impractical, idealized attitudes focused on emotion rather than reality.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Artistic Movement):
- The poetry of William Wordsworth is a central example of English Romanticism.
- Romanticism in painting often featured dramatic landscapes and emotional subjects.
- Noun (Romantic Quality/Attitude):
- He viewed his travels with a sense of romanticism, ignoring the hardships.
- Her romanticism about medieval knights was charming but unrealistic.
Advanced Usage
- "A touch of romanticism": A slight element of romantic feeling or idealism.
- The old love letters added a touch of romanticism to the historical account.
- In contrast to other movements: Often used to contrast with Classicism or Realism.
- Where Classicism valued order, Romanticism valued individual expression.
Variants and Related Words
- Romantic (adj/n): Pertaining to romance or the Romantic movement; a person with romantic ideas.
- She has a romantic view of life.
- Romanticize (v): To make something seem more appealing or idealized than it really is.
- It's easy to romanticize the past.
- Romanticist (n): An adherent or practitioner of Romanticism.
Synonyms
- Idealism: The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
- Sentimentalism: Excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
Antonyms
- Realism: The attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and dealing with it accordingly; an artistic movement representing subjects truthfully.
- Classicism: The following of traditional and long-established theories or styles, especially in art.
- Rationalism: The practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Charmed by the romanticism of it all": Deeply attracted to the idealized, exciting aspects of something.
- She was charmed by the romanticism of the old seaside town.
Noun
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an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)
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a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization
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Romanticism valued imagination and emotion over rationality
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impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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