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womanizer

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /wˈʊmənˌaɪzə/

US

  • /ˈwʊməˌnaɪzər/

Description

The term "womanizer" paints a picture of a man who goes after many women, often using charm but not offering real care or commitment. It is more than just dating a lot. It suggests a pattern of winning people over, then moving on before any deep relationship can grow. Think of a smooth, attractive character in a story who easily gets attention but leaves hurt feelings behind. Sometimes people use the word in a playful way, but it is usually negative. It suggests selfish behavior and a lack of respect for women. A man might be seen as a womanizer if he is always involved with new romantic interests and never seems serious for long.

Examples

  1. 1

    Dating choice

    She refused to go out with him after hearing that he was a womanizer.

    • Caution

      usually disapproving

  2. 2

    Reputation

    He had a reputation as a womanizer long before he became famous.

  3. 3

    Film character

    In the movie, the womanizer acts confident in public but seems deeply lonely when he is alone.

  4. 4

    Excusing behavior

    His friends laughed at his flirtatious style, but his sister warned them not to excuse his behavior by calling him a "harmless womanizer."

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • womanizernoun

Forms

  • womanizerspluralnoun