Word
romanticism
Phoneticsro·man·ti·cism
US/ɹoʊˈmæntəˌsɪzəm/
UK/ɹəʊmˈæntɪsˌɪzəm/
Definition
n. a style of art, music, and writing from the late 1700s and early 1800s. It focuses on nature, strong emotions, and the beauty of the past.
n. an artistic and literary movement of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, characterized by an emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime. It often contrasts with the rationalism of the Enlightenment.
Examples
“The painting shows the romanticism of nature.”
“The composer's latest symphony is a perfect example of romanticism in classical music.”
“While the Enlightenment valued reason and order, romanticism celebrated the individual's inner world and the untamed beauty of the natural landscape.”
Examples
simple
“The painting shows the romanticism of nature.”
contextual
“The composer's latest symphony is a perfect example of romanticism in classical music.”
complex
“While the Enlightenment valued reason and order, romanticism celebrated the individual's inner world and the untamed beauty of the natural landscape.”
Real-World Examples
“A coach close to Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel has described himself as “a football romantic who has learned that romanticism shouldn’t blind you to reality”.” “For their fifth album, the singer-songwriter leans into a more rustic sound, eschewing the elasticated pop of megahit Unholy in favour of low-key romanticism.” Etymology
From romantic + -ism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
Domains
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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