Of a work of literature, a writer etc.: being like or having the characteristics of a romance, or poetic tale of a mythic or quasi-historical time; fantastic. from 17th c.
Fictitious, imaginary. 17th-20th c.
Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). from 17th c.
Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric. from 17th c.
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. from 18th c.
alternative form of Romanticfrom 18th c.
A person with romantic character (a character like those of the knights in a mythic romance).
A person who is behaving romantically (in a manner befitting someone who feels an idealized form of love).
Closely acquainted; familiar.
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
Personal; private.
Pertaining to details that require great familiarity to know.
A very close friend.
(in plural intimates) Women’s underwear, sleepwear, or lingerie, especially offered for sale in a store.
To suggest or disclose (something) discreetly.
