astromantic
|as-tro-man-tic|
/ˌæs.trəˈmæn.tɪk/
romantic attraction related to stars/astrology
Etymology
'astromantic' originates in modern English as a recent blend of the prefix 'astro-' and the adjective 'romantic'. 'Astro-' comes from Greek 'astron' where 'astron' meant 'star', and 'romantic' ultimately comes via French from Medieval Latin (relating to 'romance' and romantic love).
'astromantic' is a 21st-century coinage formed by combining Greek-derived 'astro-' ('star') with the English adjective 'romantic' (from Old French/Medieval Latin roots). It arose in online communities and LGBTQ+ terminology as a descriptive neologism rather than through traditional lexical evolution.
The elements originally meant 'star' (from Greek 'astron') and (in 'romantic') 'of or relating to romantic love' (from Romance-language roots). Combined in the modern coinage, they now refer specifically to romantic attraction connected to stars/astrology or to celestial bodies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
experiencing or directing romantic attraction toward stars, planets, constellations, or other celestial bodies.
She describes herself as astromantic—she feels romantic attraction toward certain constellations more than toward people.
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Adjective 2
having romantic attraction or romantic feelings that are determined or strongly influenced by astrological factors (for example, by zodiac signs or planetary positions).
Some people use astromantic to say their romantic attractions shift with their horoscope placements.
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Last updated: 2025/11/08 09:32