romanticism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An artistic and intellectual movement that valued emotion, imagination and nature over reason and order.
Usage notes
It arose partly as a reaction against the strict rationalism of the Enlightenment that came before it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Wordsworth's poetry about the beauty of the countryside is a cornerstone of English _____."
Answer: romanticism
In your own words, what does "romanticism" mean?
An artistic and intellectual movement that valued emotion, imagination and nature over reason and order.
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