Synonyms for

Courting

Verb / ˈkɔ:rtɪŋ / Another word for courting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to try to win the love or affection of someone

Synonyms & similar words

wooing court solicit woo courtship romance suit wooing romancing flirting seducing pursuing chasing charming captivating fascinating alluring enticing attracting enchanting beguiling mesmerizing hypnotizing spellbinding dazzling bewitching enamoring

Example sentences

  1. He is courting her by taking her to dinner and a movie.
  2. The prince was courting the princess with gifts and songs.
  3. She enjoys being courted and showered with attention.
  4. He spent months courting her before she finally agreed to go out with him.
  5. They started courting when they were teenagers and are still together years later.

Quotes

  • The best way to get a woman's heart is to court her. - Vikrant Parsai
  • If you want to know a woman, touch her heart; if you want to know her heart, touch her soul. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • Courage is the king of virtues, without which no one dares call himself honest. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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