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Womanize: meaning, definitions and examples

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womanize

 

[ ˈwʊmənaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic behavior

To womanize means to engage in numerous casual sexual relationships with women without forming emotional attachments. This behavior is often characterized by a lack of commitment and can lead to emotional hurt for those involved. A womanizer typically employs charm and seduction to attract women but does not seek deeper connections. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting irresponsibility and immaturity in romantic pursuits.

Synonyms

charm, philander, playboy, seduce

Examples of usage

  • He was known to womanize, constantly moving from one partner to another.
  • Her friend warned her about his tendency to womanize and broke many hearts.
  • He didn't just flirt; he was a true womanizer with no intention of settling down.

Translations

Translations of the word "womanize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mulherizar

🇮🇳 महिलाओं को आकर्षित करना

🇩🇪 Frauen verführen

🇮🇩 menggoda wanita

🇺🇦 фліртувати з жінками

🇵🇱 uwodzić kobiety

🇯🇵 女性と遊ぶ

🇫🇷 séduire des femmes

🇪🇸 seducir mujeres

🇹🇷 kadınları tavlamak

🇰🇷 여성을 유혹하다

🇸🇦 تغوي النساء

🇨🇿 svádět ženy

🇸🇰 zvádzať ženy

🇨🇳 勾引女性

🇸🇮 zavajati ženske

🇮🇸 að laða að konur

🇰🇿 әйелдерді тарту

🇬🇪 ქალების მოხიბვლა

🇦🇿 qadınları başdan çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 seducir mujeres

Etymology

The term 'womanize' emerged in the English language during the mid-20th century. It combines the word 'woman' with the suffix '-ize,' which is used to form verbs indicating a process of doing or becoming. The root 'woman' traces back to the Old English 'wīfmann,' which referred to a female human being, reflecting societal roles and perceptions of women. The evolution of the word reflects changing attitudes toward gender and relationships, especially as sexual liberation became more prominent in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, 'womanize' often evokes images of superficiality in romance, highlighting societal critiques of men who pursue multiple romantic interests without commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,154, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.