Elementary (A2)
IPA: /roʊˈmæntɪkli/
KK: /roʊˈmæntɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to love or a romantic relationship.
Example
They walked hand in hand, looking at each other romantically.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can celebrate anniversaries more romantically?

I definitely think it would be nice to do something special together.

Maybe we could plan a weekend getaway to make it feel more romantically special.

That sounds perfect! I love the idea of escaping somewhere cozy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lovingly
passionately
affectionately
Antonyms
coldly
indifferently
unromantically
Root Explanation
Romantically → It is formed from "romantic" (from French *romantique*, meaning having to do with romance or love) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "romantically" means in a manner relating to romance or love.
Memory Tip
Think of 'romantic' as relating to love, and the '-ally' shows how something is done. So, when you think of 'romantically', imagine actions done in a loving way.
Visually Confused Words
unromantically
aromatically
necromantically
hydromantically
geomantically
chromatically
somatically
frantically