old romantic

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Refers to someone who is romantic in a traditional, old-fashioned way.

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  • He's a true old romantic at heart, always sending flowers and writing letters.
  • My grandfather was such an old romantic; he believed in chivalry and grand gestures.
  • She considers herself an old romantic, preferring classic love stories to modern dating apps.
  • Even after decades, he remains an old romantic, planning elaborate anniversary surprises.
  • You can call me an old romantic, but I still believe in love at first sight.
  • The movie director described his protagonist as a nostalgic old romantic.
  • Despite his tough exterior, he's a secret old romantic who loves poetry.
  • Being an old romantic sometimes means being disappointed by modern relationships.
  • She inherited her father's traits, including being a hopeless old romantic.
  • His gestures might seem cheesy to some, but he's just an old romantic.