courter
One who woos
A courter is someone who courts—pursuing romantic attention or seeking favor.
The word appears in contexts of old-fashioned romance He was an awkward courter, bringing wilted flowers or competitive pursuit courters of political influence.
Less common than suitor, it emphasizes the active process of courting rather than the role itself.
One who esteems another
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- beauMale romantic companion
- wooerOne who courts another
- paramourLover in secret affair
gallant · swain · inamorato · gentleman · bachelor · escort · fiancé · lover
One who lures romantically
- romancerOne who woos
- lotharioHabitual seducer of women
- flattererOne dispensing insincere praise
- charmerOne who captivates others
enticer · temptress · coquette · heartbreaker · philanderer · rake · dalliance · conquest
Romantic pursuit of another
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
matchmaking · betrothal · engagement · dalliance · gallantry · chivalry · charm · ardor
Warm emotional attachment
- loveIntense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
desire · chemistry · intimacy · attachment · relationship · tenderness · adoration · longing
admirer
One who esteems another
paramour · gallant · swain · inamorato · gentleman · bachelor · escort · fiancé · lover · flame
seducer
One who lures romantically
charmer · enticer · temptress · coquette · heartbreaker · philanderer · rake · dalliance · conquest · flirtation
wooing
Romantic pursuit of another
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
proposal · matchmaking · betrothal · engagement · dalliance · gallantry · chivalry · charm · ardor · yearning
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- loveIntense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
amour · desire · chemistry · intimacy · attachment · relationship · tenderness · adoration · longing · devotion
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, sweetheart
- Romantic FiguresRomeo, Juliet, Casanova, Don Juan, Cleopatra
- food courtCommunal mall dining area
- court orderBinding judicial directive
- tennis courtNet-bisected playing rectangle
- in courtDuring legal proceedings
- basketball courtRectangular hoops playing surface
- courtroom testimonySworn statements in trial
court, courtesy, courteous, courts, courtship, courting, courthouse, courtly, courtroom