Word
romantically
Phoneticsro·man·ti·cal·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹoʊˈmæntɪkəɫi/
UK/ɹəʊmˈæntɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to love and dating. You use this when talking about a person's love life or how they feel about a partner.
adv. in a manner relating to love, courtship, or a sexual relationship. Often used to distinguish a personal relationship from a platonic or professional one.
Examples
“They are not involved romantically.”
“Although they have been close friends for years, they have never been romantically interested in each other.”
“The film explores how two people can be intellectually compatible while remaining romantically indifferent, challenging the trope that shared interests must lead to a relationship.”
Examples
simple
“They are not involved romantically.”
contextual
“Although they have been close friends for years, they have never been romantically interested in each other.”
complex
“The film explores how two people can be intellectually compatible while remaining romantically indifferent, challenging the trope that shared interests must lead to a relationship.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb or adjective it modifies, such as 'involved' or 'linked'.
Real-World Examples
“The reason is unclear but it certainly represents Rhaenyra returning to her husband, both romantically and politically.” Etymology
From romantic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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