English Words Starting With R

• romansch

  nounC2
  /rəʊˈmænʃ/A Romance language spoken in parts of southeastern Switzerland.
• romansh

  adjectivenounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /rəʊˈmænʃ/The fourth national language of Switzerland, belonging to the Rhaeto-Romance branch of the Romance languages.
• romantic

  adjectivenounB1
  /rəʊˈmæntɪk/Concerned with, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized, passionate, or sentimental love.
• romantic comedy

  nounHigh
  /rəʊˌmæntɪk ˈkɒmədi/A genre of film, television, or literature that focuses on the lighthearted, amusing, and sentimental aspects of a romantic relationship.
• romantic movement

  nounC2/Advanced; primarily academic/historical contexts.
  /rəʊˌmæntɪk ˈmuːvmənt/An intellectual and artistic movement originating in late 18th-century Europe emphasizing emotion, individualism, nature, and rebellion against classical forms.
• romanticism

  nounC1
  /rə(ʊ)ˈmæntɪsɪzəm/An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries that emphasized emotion, imagination, individualism, and a glorification of nature and the past.
• romanticist

  nounC2/Rare
  /rə(ʊ)ˈmantɪsɪst/A person who advocates or is strongly influenced by the ideas and style of the Romantic movement, especially in the arts, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature.
• romanticize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /rə(ʊ)ˈmantɪsʌɪz/To make something seem more appealing or ideal than it really is, often by ignoring its practical or negative aspects.
• romanus

  nounLow (C2)
  /rəʊˈmeɪnəs/Of or relating to Rome, its people, language, or culture; Roman.
• romany

  nounC1
  /ˈrɒməni/A member of the Romani people, an ethnic group originating from northern India who traditionally lived a nomadic lifestyle across Europe and beyond.
• romanza

  nounLow
  /rə(ʊ)ˈmanzə/A short, lyrical, often sentimental musical composition, typically for voice with instrumental accompaniment.
• romaunt

  nounExtremely Rare
  /rəʊˈmɔːnt/A romantic story or verse narrative, especially one in the chivalric tradition; a medieval romance.
• rombauer

  nounRare
  /ˈrɒmˌbaʊə/A person engaged in physical labour, often outdoors or on a construction site.
• romberg

  nounLow
  /ˈrɒmbɜːɡ/A medical test for assessing balance and neurological function, specifically testing a person's ability to maintain equilibrium with eyes closed.
• romblon islands

  nounC1
  /rɒmˈbləʊn ˈaɪləndz/A province and archipelago in the Philippines.
• romcom

  nounC1
  /ˈrɒm.kɒm/A film genre that combines romance and comedy, focusing on the humorous development of a romantic relationship.
• rome

  nounB1
  /rəʊm/The capital city of Italy, historically the centre of the Roman Empire and a major hub of Western civilisation, culture, and the Catholic Church.
• rome beauty

  nounLow
  /ˌrəʊm ˈbjuːti/A well-known variety of dessert apple, prized for its distinctive red-striped skin and crisp, slightly tart flesh.
• romeo

  nounC1
  /ˈrəʊ.mi.əʊ/A passionate, romantic male lover.
• romeo and juliet

  nounC1
  /ˌrəʊ.mi.əʊ ən ˈdʒuː.li.ət/A famous tragic play by William Shakespeare about two young lovers from feuding families whose deaths ultimately reconcile their families.

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