wooer

/'wu:ə/

Thân thiện

A young wooer presents a bouquet of flowers to the lady he admires.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person, typically a man, who seeks to gain the love of or to marry someone, especially through persistent attention, flattery, or courtship. This term specifically refers to the active party in a romantic pursuit. 2. A suitor; someone who formally proposes marriage.

Usage

The word "wooer" is a somewhat formal or literary term. It describes a person engaged in the act of wooing—the process of trying to win affection or persuade someone to marry them. While historically and often used for a man courting a woman, the core concept of actively pursuing romantic favor can apply more broadly.

Examples

• In the classic tale, every wooer had to answer a riddle to win the princess's hand.
• She was amused by the attentions of her latest wooer, but she was not seriously interested.
• The young nobleman presented himself as a most ardent and devoted wooer.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who diligently seeks to gain favor, support, or approval, though this is less common.
  • The politician was a skilled wooer of undecided voters.

Variants and Related Words

• To woo (verb): The action performed by a wooer; to seek the favor, affection, or love of someone.
  • He tried to woo her with poetry and flowers.
• Wooing (noun/gerund): The process or period of courting someone.
  • Their wooing was a long and elaborate affair.

Synonyms

• Suitor
• Admirer
• Beau
• Suer (archaic)

Antonyms

• Rejecter
• Beloved (the one being wooed)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To pay court to: A formal phrase similar in meaning to "to woo."
  • For months, he paid court to her, hoping she would accept his proposal.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a man who courts a woman
   • a suer for the hand of the princess

Từ đồng nghĩa

• suitor
• suer