Synonyms for

Courtship

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

Definition

Courtship is the period of time before a couple gets married when they get to know each other better.

Synonyms & similar words

courting suit wooing romance dating wooing pursuit flirting courting solicitation engagement affair liaison relationship tryst amour passion attachment fondness infatuation loving

Example sentences

  1. Their courtship began with a romantic dinner.
  2. During the courtship, they went on many dates.
  3. He wrote her love letters during their courtship.
  4. Their courtship was filled with laughter and joy.
  5. The couple's courtship lasted for a year before they got engaged.

Quotes

  • 'The very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrevocably gone.' - Jane Austen
  • 'The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.' - Nicholas Sparks
  • 'I have waited for this opportunity for more than half a century, to repeat to you once again my vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love.' - Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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