Romanticism
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A fondness for romantic characteristics or peculiarities;specifically, in modern literature, an aiming at romantic effects; --applied to the productions of a school of writers who sought torevive certain mediHe [Lessing] may be said to have begun the revolt from pseudo-classicism in poetry, and to have been thus unconsciously the founderof romanticism. Lowell.
Romanticism meaning & definition 1 of Romanticism.
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A particular school of thought represented in art, writing and thinking originating in Europe during the 18th century. Moving away from most traditional ideas of the time, it put a strong importance on individuality, nature, love, and creativity.
Romanticism meaning & definition 2 of Romanticism.
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The name given to those schools of thought that value feeling and intuition over reason. Basically, a bunch of hippies.
Romanticism meaning & definition 3 of Romanticism.
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describing things in a way that makes them sound more exciting or mysterious than they really are
Romanticism meaning & definition 4 of Romanticism.
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A movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.
Romanticism meaning & definition 5 of Romanticism.