Wooer: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in older or more poetic contexts, referring to someone trying to gain the affection of another person through romantic gestures or praise.

• The young wooer played her a sweet melody on his guitar, hoping to win her heart

Usually used to describe a person who is actively trying to establish a romantic relationship with someone, often with intentions of marriage. Common in both formal and informal settings.

• Her suitor brought lavish gifts and spent numerous evenings discussing their future together

Commonly used to describe someone who has a deep respect or romantic interest in another person, often from a distance and without direct interaction.

• She found out she had a secret admirer who would leave flowers on her doorstep every morning

An archaic term that is rarely used in modern English. It refers to someone engaged in courtship, trying to win someone's affection, typically leading to marriage.

• The courter often visited her family, seeking their approval before asking for her hand in marriage

Used when referring to someone who is romantically pursuing another person, often in a traditional or old-fashioned sense.

• In the old tales, a brave knight would often be a wooer of a beautiful maiden.
• He was a persistent wooer, always sending her flowers and letters.

Appropriate when referring to someone who is formally engaged to be married, often suggesting a sense of commitment and formality.

• She showed off her ring to announce that she was betrothed.
• They had been betrothed since childhood, as their families had arranged the match.

Commonly used in contemporary language to refer to a man who is engaged to be married, without the old-fashioned connotations of 'betrothed'.

• She introduced her fiancé to her family at the reunion.
• They have been planning their wedding ever since he became her fiancé.

Used specifically for a man on his wedding day or when referring to the male partner in a wedding context.

• The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar.
• The bridegroom gave a heartfelt speech at the reception.

Use this word to describe someone who is actively pursuing another person romantically, often in a traditional or old-fashioned manner.

• He bought her flowers every day, trying to impress her as a dedicated wooer

This word is appropriate for describing someone who is in a romantic and often sexual relationship with another person. It can sometimes have a passionate or intimate connotation.

• They shared a secret, passionate life as lovers

Use this word when referring to a romantic partner, often in a secretive or illicit relationship. It can have a slightly negative connotation due to its association with infidelity.

• She met her paramour in a hidden café, far from prying eyes

This term is used to describe a young man who is romantically pursuing someone, typically in a poetic or old-fashioned way.

• The young swain brought her poems and serenaded her under the moonlight