unromantically
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/ˌʌnroʊˈmæntɪkli/
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/ˌʌnrəʊˈmæntɪkli/
(unromantic)
lacking romance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unromantically' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'romantic,' which comes from the Latin 'romanticus,' meaning 'of the Roman style.'
Historical Evolution
'romanticus' transformed into the French word 'romantique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'romantic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the Roman style,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characterized by romance or sentimentality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks romance or sentimentality.
He unromantically proposed to her over a text message.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41