romanticism
Translation
Romanticism
Examples
Romanticism was a major artistic movement.
Romanticism was a major artistic movement.
His poetry is a good example of Romanticism.
His poetry is a good example of Romanticism.
Grammar Patterns
Romanticism as a movement Romanticism emphasized emotion and individualism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idealism, sentimentality; Antonyms: Classicism, Realism
Etymology
From 'romantic' + '-ism', a suffix denoting a movement or ideology.
Memory Tips
The '-ism' suffix indicates a movement or philosophy, like 'socialism' or 'impressionism'. This is the 'ism' of being 'romantic'.