Heartbreaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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heartbreaker
[ ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkər ]
in relationships
A person who is skilled at seducing and then quickly ending romantic relationships, leaving the other person feeling hurt and heartbroken.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known as a notorious heartbreaker, charming his way into women's lives only to leave them devastated.
- She thought he was different, but he turned out to be just another heartbreaker.
music industry
An extremely popular and successful song or album that resonates with a wide audience, often evoking strong emotions.
Synonyms
chart-topper, emotional song, hit
Examples of usage
- The singer's latest release is a real heartbreaker, with lyrics that touch the soul of listeners.
- This album is a heartbreaker, every song hits you right in the feels.
Translations
Translations of the word "heartbreaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destruidor de corações
🇮🇳 दिल तोड़ने वाला
🇩🇪 Herzensbrecher
🇮🇩 penghancur hati
🇺🇦 серцеїд
🇵🇱 łamacz serc
🇯🇵 ハートブレーカー (hāto burēkā)
🇫🇷 brise-cœur
🇪🇸 rompecorazones
🇹🇷 kalp kırıcı
🇰🇷 마음을 아프게 하는 사람 (ma-eum-eul apeuge haneun saram)
🇸🇦 كاسر القلوب (kasir al-qulub)
🇨🇿 lamič srdcí
🇸🇰 lámateľ sŕdc
🇨🇳 伤心人 (shāngxīn rén)
🇸🇮 lomilec src
🇮🇸 hjartabrjótur
🇰🇿 жүрекжарғыш
🇬🇪 გულის დამსხვრევა (gulis damskhvreva)
🇦🇿 ürək sındıran
🇲🇽 rompecorazones
Etymology
The term 'heartbreaker' originated in the 16th century and was originally used to describe a person who causes emotional pain or sorrow. Over time, it has evolved to have different meanings in various contexts, such as relationships and the music industry. The word is a combination of 'heart' and 'breaker,' emphasizing the idea of breaking someone's heart emotionally.
See also: brokenhearted, dishearten, disheartened, disheartening, halfheartedly, heart, heartache, heartbeat, heartbreak, heartbreaking, heartbreakingly, heartbroken, heartening, heartfelt, heartily, heartland, heartless, heartlessly, heartlessness, heartsease, heartthrob, heartwarming, hearty.