d30e4545 1778 S. Tighe Let. 2 Apr. in G. H. Bell Hamwood Papers (1930) 27 There were no gentlemen concerned, nor does it appear to be anything more than a scheme of Romantic Friendship.
d30e4493 1690 T. Burnet Theory Earth II. 171 We must not imagine that the prophets..feigned an idea of a romantick state, that never was nor ever will be.
d30e4499 1671 Sir W. Thompson in Feret Fulham (1900) I. 50 The romantic and visionary scheme of building a bridge over the river at Putney.
d30e4500 1719 W. Wood Surv. Trade 170 What is here represented, will be treated by some of our Planters, as Romantick.
d30e4502 1800 Mrs. Hervey Mourtray Fam. II. 67 It is his intention equally to share his future inheritance with his brother. A most romantic idea.
d30e4503 1854 Trench Synon. (ed. 2) 66 A romantic scheme is one which is wild, impracticable, and yet contains something which captivates the fancy.
d30e4508 1700 Rowe Amb. Step-Moth. ii. i, How great a good by me sincerely offer'd Thy dull Romantick Honour has refus'd.
d30e4509 1778 Miss Burney Evelina lxii, I am not romantic;--I have not the least design of doing good to either of you.
d30e4510 1832 G. Downes Lett. Cont. Countries. I. 37 The Wood of Boulogne is the favourite resort of the Parisian when he wishes to be romantic.