Meaning: Concerning love or a loving relationship.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They had a romantic dinner by candlelight.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• loving
• passionate

Antonyms: unromantic

Meaning: A movement in art and literature that emphasized emotion and individualism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Romanticism celebrated nature and the beauty of the individual.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms: romantic movement

Meaning: To make something seem better or more appealing than it really is.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They tend to romanticize the past, forgetting its hardships.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• idealize
• glamorize

Antonyms: demonize

Meaning: A romantic man, often used to describe a lover.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He’s such a Romeo, always writing love letters.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• lover
• suitor

Meaning: A decoration or design resembling a rose, often used in awards or as a motif.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a rosette on her dress for the event.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• decoration
• ornament

Meaning: A raised platform for public speaking or performance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The speaker stood on the rostrum to address the audience.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• platform
• podium

Meaning: Simple and not well-prepared, but effective.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: The rough and ready solution worked for the time being.

Category: Arts

Meaning: To make something rough or uneven.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You can roughen the surface of the wood for better paint adhesion.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• make rough
• coarsen

Antonyms:

• smooth
• polish

Meaning: Roughly shaped or made, especially in wood or stone.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The rough-hewn furniture gave the room a rustic charm.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• crude
• unrefined

Antonyms:

• smooth
• finished

Meaning: A circular design or emblem, often used in heraldry or decoration.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The roundel on the flag represents unity.

Category: Arts › Design

Synonyms:

• circle
• disc

Meaning: A deep blue color often associated with royalty.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a royal blue dress to the gala.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms: deep blue

Meaning: In a manner befitting royalty; very well.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She was royally entertained at the gala.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• lavishly
• magnificently

Meaning: Of poor quality; worthless.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was rubbishy and not worth watching.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• poor
• inferior

Antonyms:

• excellent
• superior

Meaning: A precious red gemstone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a beautiful ruby necklace.

Synonyms:

• gem
• stone

Meaning: Gathered or pleated fabric.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a ruched dress that flattered her figure.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• gathered
• pleated

Meaning: A backpack used for carrying supplies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He packed his rucksack for the hiking trip.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• backpack
• knapsack

Meaning: A noisy commotion or disturbance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a ruckus outside the bar last night.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• commotion
• uproar

Meaning: A noisy quarrel or disturbance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The meeting ended in a ruction.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• dispute
• argument

Meaning: A lively dance of Afro-Cuban origin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They danced the rumba at the party.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

• dance
• rhythm

Meaning: A noisy commotion or disturbance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kids caused a rumpus in the living room.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• commotion
• ruckus

Meaning: The total duration of a program or film.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The run time of the documentary is 90 minutes.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: duration

Meaning: The sequence in which events are scheduled to occur.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The running order for the concert was announced yesterday.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: schedule

Meaning: The duration of a film, show, or event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The running time of the movie is two hours.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: duration

Meaning: A rehearsal or practice session.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a run-through of the play before the opening night.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms: rehearsal

Meaning: A set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She has a beautiful Russian doll collection.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: matryoshka

Meaning: Relating to the countryside; rural and simple.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They decorated their home in a rustic style.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• rural
• simple

Antonyms: urban

Meaning: The quality of being rural or rustic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The rusticity of the village attracted many visitors.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: rural charm

Meaning: excessively sweet or sentimental

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was criticized for its saccharine plot.

Category: Arts › Film

Meaning: A small metal pin used to fasten pieces of fabric together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a safety pin to secure the hem of her dress.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Meaning: A long story or series of events, often heroic in nature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The saga of the ancient warriors is still told today.

Category: Arts › Literature

Meaning: Loose and hanging down; not firm.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The saggy couch was uncomfortable to sit on.

Category: Arts › Design

Meaning: A zodiac sign represented by the archer, associated with those born between November 22 and December 21.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Sagittarius and loves adventure.

Category: Arts › Astrology

Meaning: Having or showing excessive interest in sexual matters.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The salacious novel was banned in some countries.

Category: Arts › Literature

Meaning: A light pink color resembling the flesh of salmon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She painted the walls a soft salmon pink.

Category: Arts › Colors

Meaning: A gathering of people for discussion, often in a social context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The literary salon featured readings from local authors.

Category: Arts › Literature

Meaning: A tray used for serving food or drinks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The waiter brought the drinks on a silver salver.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: tray

Meaning: A lively Brazilian dance and music genre.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They danced the samba at the carnival.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

• dance
• music

Meaning: A structure made of sand, typically built by children at the beach.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They built a sand castle by the shore.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: sand sculpture

Meaning: Past tense of sing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She sang beautifully at the concert.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: chanted

Meaning: Overly sentimental or emotional.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was too sappy for my taste.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: sentimental

Antonyms: stoic