# romantically

/ɹoʊˈmæntɪkəɫi/ (US) · /ɹəʊmˈæntɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/romantically
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb or adjective it modifies, such as 'involved' or 'linked'.

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