Philanderer

/fɪˈlændərər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who engages in casual love affairs, often without any serious emotional attachment.

He was known as a philanderer, never committing to any of his relationships.

A man who is unfaithful to his partner.

She discovered her husband was a philanderer, and it shattered her trust.

A womanizer; a man who tries to win the affection of women in a flirtatious or insincere manner.

Despite his charm, everyone knew he was just a philanderer, hopping from one woman to the next.

Someone who is frivolous in romantic relationships.

The novel portrays him as a philanderer who struggles to find true love due to his carefree attitude.

From the Greek 'philandros', meaning 'fond of man'.

part-time lover

A lover who is not committed, often involved in multiple relationships.

love rat

A person who cheats on their partner.

serial dater

Someone who often dates multiple people casually.

infidelity

The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner.

womanizer

A man who pursues many casual sexual relationships with women.

temptress

A woman who tempts someone to engage in immoral or illicit behavior.

player

He's such a player, always flirting with girls.

smooth talker

He’s a smooth talker, making every girl feel special.