Romeo

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊmiˌoʊ/

Definitions of Romeo

noun a male given name

Example Sentences

A1 Romeo is a character in a famous love story.

A2 Romeo fell in love with Juliet at first sight.

B1 Romeo's impulsive actions led to tragic consequences.

B2 Romeo and Juliet's love is often considered the epitome of romantic tragedy.

C1 Romeo's devotion to Juliet is a central theme in Shakespeare's play.

C2 Romeo's tragic fate serves as a cautionary tale about the power of love.

Examples of Romeo in a Sentence

formal Romeo is a tragic character in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet.

informal Did you hear about Romeo and Juliet's love story?

slang Romeo is totally whipped for Juliet.

figurative He's like a modern-day Romeo, always chasing after love.

Grammatical Forms of Romeo

• past tense: loved
• plural: Romeos
• comparative: more Romeo
• superlative: most Romeo
• present tense: loves
• future tense: will Romeo
• perfect tense: have Romeoed
• continuous tense: is Romeoing
• singular: Romeo
• positive degree: Romeo
• infinitive: to Romeo
• gerund: Romeoing
• participle: Romeoed

Origin and Evolution of Romeo

First Known Use: 1595 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Romeo' originates from the character Romeo Montague in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a character name, 'Romeo' has evolved to represent a lover or romantic partner, often used to describe a passionate and idealistic young man in love.