1. an artistic and literary movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the historical movement
2. a tendency to view or present things in an idealized, emotional, or sentimental way

Examples

• Romanticism influenced poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge.
• The painting showed the influence of Romanticism with its dramatic landscapes and emotional intensity.
• Her romanticism led her to believe that love could conquer all obstacles.
• The novel was criticized for its excessive romanticism and unrealistic characters.
• Romanticism emphasized the beauty and power of nature over industrial progress.
• His romanticism about small-town life ignored the economic realities facing rural communities.