A gold heart-shaped trophy stands on a burgundy velvet base in warm rose-colored light.

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Gloria

Joanie, you are now a world-class hopeless romantic.

— Romancing the Stone • 1984

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Calling Joanie a world-class romantic treats her feelings like an achievement worthy of a prize. The word hopeless adds a teasing edge to that praise. Together, the two descriptions can sound both affectionate and amused by the strength of her romantic hopes.

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