Heartbreaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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heartbreaker

 

[ ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

A person who is skilled at seducing and then quickly ending romantic relationships, leaving the other person feeling hurt and heartbroken.

Synonyms

charmer, player, seducer

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.