adjective

1. of, having the nature of, characteristic of, or characterized by romance
2. without a basis in fact; fanciful, fictitious, or fabulous
3. not practical; visionary or quixotic a romantic scheme
4. full of or dominated by thoughts, feelings, and attitudes characteristic of or suitable for romance; passionate, adventurous, idealistic, etc. a romantic youth
5. 1. of, characteristic of, or preoccupied with ardent, idealized lovemaking or courtship
   2. suited for romance or lovemaking a romantic night
6. of or characteristic of romanticism and the Romantic Movement

Etymology: Fr romantique < obs. romant (see romaunt) + -ique, -ic

noun

1. a romantic person
2. an adherent of romanticism, as in literature or music