ladies' man
/'leidizmæn/ Cách viết khác : (lady's_man) /'leidizmæn/
Definition
Noun: - A man who is particularly charming, attentive, or successful in attracting and enjoying the company of women. The term often implies a man who is a habitual or enthusiastic pursuer of romantic or social attention from women.
Usage
The term "ladies' man" is used to describe a man whose behavior and social focus are predominantly oriented toward charming or spending time with women. It can carry a neutral, admiring, or slightly negative connotation depending on the context, suggesting either social skill or superficiality.
Examples
- Neutral/Descriptive:
- With his smooth talk and confident smile, he had a reputation as a real ladies' man.
- He wasn't looking for a serious relationship; he was content being a ladies' man.
- Slightly Negative/Disapproving:
- She warned her friend that he was just a ladies' man who would never commit.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a social or conversational context rather than formal writing.
- It can be used humorously or teasingly.
- "Oh, don't mind him, he's just playing the ladies' man tonight."
Variants and Related Words
- Lady-killer (noun): A more informal and sometimes stronger synonym for a man who is very successful at attracting women.
- Womanizer (noun): A term with a stronger negative connotation, implying a man who has casual sexual relationships with many women, often without emotional commitment.
- Philanderer (noun): A formal term for a man who has many casual sexual relationships, especially with women he does not care about.
Synonyms
- Charmer
- Flirt
- Casanova (from the literary character known for his many romantic exploits)
- Romeo (from Shakespeare's character, used similarly to Casanova)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To be a hit with the ladies: To be very popular or attractive to women.
- His new guitar skills made him a hit with the ladies.
- To have a way with women: To possess a natural talent for charming or understanding women.
- He's not just handsome; he really has a way with women.
Noun
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a man who takes advantage of women
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