philanderings
Serial extramarital affairs
Philanderings are instances of casual romantic or sexual affairs, typically by someone in a committed relationship.
The word implies a pattern of behavior rather than a single lapse: His philanderings eventually cost him his marriage.
The term carries moral disapproval, suggesting frivolous pursuit of partners without serious intent.
Outside the marriage bond
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- unfaithfulnessBreach of romantic commitment
- betrayalBreaking of trust
adultery · two-timing · deceit · dishonesty · disloyalty · tryst · liaison · cuckoldry
Man exploiting many lovers
- CasanovaProverbial ladies' man
- lotharioHabitual seducer of women
- Don JuanLegendary womanizer archetype
- rakeTined yard implement
libertine · ladies' man · charmer · roué · playboy · smooth-talker · heartbreaker · lecher
Playful romantic attention
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- coquetryPlayful amorous behavior
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- pursuitAct of chasing something
conquest · amour · escapade · rendezvous · intrigue · entanglement · involvement · romp
extramarital
Outside the marriage bond
- affairRomantic entanglement outside commitment
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- unfaithfulnessBreach of romantic commitment
betrayal · adultery · two-timing · deceit · dishonesty · disloyalty · tryst · liaison · cuckoldry · transgression
womanizer
Man exploiting many lovers
- CasanovaProverbial ladies' man
- lotharioHabitual seducer of women
- Don JuanLegendary womanizer archetype
rake · libertine · ladies' man · charmer · roué · playboy · smooth-talker · heartbreaker · lecher · gigolo
flirtation
Playful romantic attention
pursuit · conquest · amour · escapade · rendezvous · intrigue · entanglement · involvement · romp · indulgence