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romanticism

 

[ rəʊˈmæntɪsɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic movement

Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century. It emphasized intense emotion as an authentic source of aesthetic experience, placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe—especially that experienced in confronting the sublimity of untamed nature. It elevated folk art, language, and custom, as well as arguing for an epistemology based on intuition rather than reason.

Synonyms

romantic movement, romantic period.

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Word Description / Examples
romanticism

Use when referring to the broader philosophical and cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

  • Romanticism valued the expression of emotion and the appreciation of nature
  • Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' is an example of literature influenced by romanticism
romantic movement

Best used when highlighting the specific collective effort and activities of artists, writers, and thinkers during the romantic era.

  • The romantic movement in literature brought forth celebrated poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • The romantic movement also impacted art and music profoundly
romantic period

Typically used to describe the historical time frame, specifically the late 18th to early 19th centuries, in which romanticism flourished.

  • The romantic period marked significant changes in how people viewed art and literature
  • During the romantic period, there was a shift towards more expressive and emotional works

Examples of usage

  • Romanticism in literature often focused on themes of nature, imagination, and individualism.
  • The Romantic movement in music produced many masterpieces that are still celebrated today.

Translations

Translations of the word "romanticism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 romantismo

🇮🇳 रोमांटिसिज़्म

🇩🇪 Romantik

🇮🇩 romantisisme

🇺🇦 романтизм

🇵🇱 romantyzm

🇯🇵 ロマン主義 (romanshugi)

🇫🇷 romantisme

🇪🇸 romanticismo

🇹🇷 romantizm

🇰🇷 낭만주의 (nangmanjuui)

🇸🇦 الرومانسية (al-rumansiyya)

🇨🇿 romantismus

🇸🇰 romantizmus

🇨🇳 浪漫主义 (làngmànzhǔyì)

🇸🇮 romantika

🇮🇸 rómantík

🇰🇿 романтизм

🇬🇪 რომანტიზმი (romantizmi)

🇦🇿 romantizm

🇲🇽 romanticismo

Etymology

The term 'Romanticism' was first used in the late 18th century to describe new ideas in literature and the arts. It was a reaction against the Enlightenment and a rejection of the rational and formal ideals of that movement. Romanticism valued emotion, intuition, and the beauty of nature. It had a profound impact on art, literature, and music throughout the 19th century and beyond.

See also: romancing, romantic, romanticize, romanticized.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,771, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.