romantically
UK: rəʊˈmæntɪkli | US: roʊˈmæntɪkli
adv. in a manner related to romance or idealized love
adv. in an imaginative or impractical way
adv. with emotional or poetic expression
The word "romantically" derives from "romantic," which originated in the mid-17th century from the French "romantique," meaning "pertaining to romance." This, in turn, traces back to the Old French "romanz," referring to vernacular stories of chivalry and adventure. The suffix "-ally" converts the adjective into an adverb, emphasizing the manner of action. The evolution reflects a shift from medieval tales of heroism to modern expressions of idealized love and emotional depth.
They danced romantically under the moonlight.
She sighed romantically while reading the love letter.
He described the city romantically, ignoring its flaws.
The couple gazed romantically at each other across the table.
The film portrayed their relationship romantically, with sweeping music and dramatic scenes.