Antiromantic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who opposes or rejects the Romantic movement.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposing or unconducive to romance.

    "Antiromantic and often cynical, Fanny Fern was the originator of the now-famous phrase, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.""

  2. 2
    Opposing or rejecting the Romantic movement.

    "What moves directly in the images created by the antiromantic authors is their gaze, an expression of abandonment and loneliness."

Example

More examples

"Mark became a member of the antiromantic club."

Etymology

From anti- + romantic.

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