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/roʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm/ · ro·man·ti·cism
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- A cultural, artistic, and literary movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of nature. The painter's dramatic landscapes are celebrated examples of Romanticism.
- A romantic quality, spirit, or action; the tendency to view situations or people through an idealized, passionate lens. His surprise candle‑lit dinner was pure romanticism, full of sweeping gestures.
- A philosophical outlook that values intuition, feeling, and imagination over strict rationalism. She approached the scientific problem with a hint of romanticism, trusting her intuition.
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Did you know? The term 'Romanticism' was first popularized in English by poets like William Wordsworth to label the German 'Sturm und Drang' movement, marking a shift from Enlightenment rationality to emotional expression.