The term "romantic hero" refers to a character in literature or film who embodies the qualities typically associated with romance, such as passion, adventure, and idealism. Full definition
As a committed cop who becomes an unlikely romantic hero, he's arguably the best piece of a carefully constructed puzzle. (theguardian.com)
This is not one of your typical romantic hero's jobs! (sheerhubris.com)
He is a recognizable variation on a nineteenth - century type, the social climber as romantic hero, who wills himself to superimpose a larger meaning on his ordinary life by risking all, who overreaches and self - destructs. (nymag.com)