suitor
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A man who courts a woman.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sooterSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsutɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A man who courts a woman
One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.
by extension
A person or organization that expresses an interest in working with, or taking over, another.
law
A party to a suit or litigation.
One who sues, petitions, solicits, or entreats; a petitioner.
verb
To play the suitor; to woo; to make love.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A man who courts a woman
Used this way, suitor is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- wooer , rarer, so it draws attention
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