Womanizer: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe a man who is known for having relationships with many women, often with negative connotations suggesting manipulation or lack of genuine affection.

• He's a notorious womanizer who never stays with one woman for long.
• She warned me that he was a womanizer and would only break my heart.

Refers to a man who is popular and at ease with women, usually without any particularly negative implications. He may simply be friendly and charismatic around women.

• He's always been a ladies' man, effortlessly making friends with women.
• Being a ladies' man, he was often the life of the party.

A colloquial term used to describe someone, usually a man, who casually dates or flirts with multiple people at the same time, often with a negative connotation suggesting insincerity.

• He has a reputation as a player, never committing to anyone.
• Be careful with him—I've heard he's a player who just wants to have fun.

A term with a historical reference to Giacomo Casanova, used to describe a man who is very charming and successful with women, often implying a suave and sophisticated demeanor.

• He's a real casanova, always knowing exactly what to say.
• Despite his casanova nature, she found herself drawn to his charm.