In the evening light, the sandstone façade of the Romanesque basilica lit up with an unexpected splendour of colours.
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Romanesque
/ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/
Synonyms for "romanesque" (25 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (5)
Adjective(2 words)
antiquearchaic style
Strong matches (8)
Adjective(6 words)
gothic wato narrativemedievalroman soldier gearromanesque archromanesque archesromanesque architecture
Noun(2 words)
lombard romanesquemore gothic
Related words (12)
Noun(2 words)
romanesque architectureromanesques
Adjective(7 words)
romanesque artromanesque buildingromanesque churchromanesque facaderomanesque periodromanesque styleromanesque works
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: antique, archaic style, architectural, architecture, exotic.
- Sentence evidence is available for romanesque, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "romanesque".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "romanesque"
Keep "romanesque" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "romanesque" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "romanesque", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "romanesque" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesarchitectural styleart movementart periodhistoric stylemedieval periodstylestyle of architecturetype of architecture
More specific
9 entriesFrench romanesqueItalian romanesqueLombard romanesqueNorman romanesqueearly romanesquehigh romanesqueromanesque architectureromanesque paintingromanesque sculpture
Collocations
8 entriesRomanesque archRomanesque architectureRomanesque churchRomanesque cloisterRomanesque portalRomanesque sculptureromanesque archesromanesque facade
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
There are traces of Romanesque style at the west gate of the cathedral, such as a semi-circular arch.
Source: tatoeba (9979872)
Its architecture is principally Romanesque in form, with a generous admixture of Byzantine and Saracenic motives in detail and decoration.
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In The Farm, Miró uses some aspects of Romanesque style. For example, the size of various details does not accord with nature and perspective, but rather with Miró's feeling about their importance.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "romanesque"?
Closest matches include antique, archaic style, architectural, architecture, exotic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "romanesque"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.