Synonyms for

Wooing

Verb / ˈwu:ɪŋ / Another word for wooing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of trying to attract or persuade someone as a romantic partner.

Synonyms & similar words

suit romance solicit courtship courting court woo courting romancing flirting pursuing seducing tempting alluring enticing attracting charming enchanting fascinating captivating engaging inviting luring pleading begging beseeching

Example sentences

  1. He was wooing her with his guitar playing.
  2. She enjoyed the wooing process as much as the romance.
  3. He was nervous about wooing her, but he knew he had to try.
  4. She was impressed by his wooing tactics.
  5. The wooing stage of their relationship was the most exciting for her.

Quotes

  • Wooing, wedding, and repenting is as a Scotch jig, a measure, and a cinquepace: the first is hot and hasty, the second is slower and staid, the last is heavy and solemn.
  • The art of wooing is rarely ever lost, it just gets covered by a lot of other stuff.
  • Wooing the press is an exercise roughly akin to picnicking with a tiger. You might enjoy the meal, but the tiger always eats last.

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