pa·tri·ot·ic I. \|pā.trē|äd.]ik, -ät], ]ēk, sometimes & Brit usually |pa.-\adjective alsopa·tri·ot·i·cal\]ə̇kəl, ]ēk-\ Etymology:patriot (I) + -ic, -ical : inspired by patriotism : befitting or characteristic of a patriot : actuated by love of one's country : devoted to one's country < a patriotic statesman > < stirring patriotic exercises — Springfield (Massachusetts) Union > • pa·tri·ot·i·cal·ly\]ə̇k(ə)lē, ]ēk-, -li\adverb II. noun (-s) : patriotic cover