English Reference
Adverb

romantically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹoʊˈmæntɪkəɫi/ UK /ɹəʊmˈæntɪkli/ ro·man·ti·cal·ly

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.


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'.

The reason is unclear but it certainly represents Rhaenyra returning to her husband, both romantically and politically.

BreakingNews.ie· 17 Aug 2026

From romantic + -ally.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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