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    Wooing

    /ˈwuːɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The process of seeking someone's affection or love.
    Their wooing took place over candlelit dinners and moonlit walks.
    An instance of pursuit in romantic interest.
    His romantic wooing was charming but somewhat outdated.
    verb
    The act of seeking the affection or love of someone, typically with the intention of marrying or establishing a romantic relationship.
    He spent months wooing her with flowers and love letters.
    To seek or try to gain the favor, support, or love of someone.
    The candidate was wooing voters with promises of reform.
    To invite or entice someone to a particular course of action.
    She is wooing investors with the potential of her new startup.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'wooen', from Old English 'wōgian'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wooing the crowd
    Attracting the audience's attention and support.
    wooing someone back
    Attempting to regain someone's affection.
    wooing in style
    Pursuing someone with elegance and flair.

    Related Words

    courting
    The act of seeking a romantic relationship.
    seduction
    The act of enticing someone into engaging in romantic or sexual behavior.

    Slang Meanings

    Hitting on someone
    He was totally hitting on her at the party.
    Playing the field
    He's just playing the field, not seriously wooing anyone.