Courting (Noun)
Meaning
A man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- His lavish gifts and romantic gestures were part of an elaborate courting ritual that left his girlfriend swooning.
- Their courtship was a whirlwind affair, with candlelit dinners, weekend getaways, and moonlit strolls along the beach.
- The young man's courting of the beautiful heiress was the subject of much gossip and speculation in high society.
- Despite his nervousness, he embarked on a determined courting campaign, showering her with attention and affection.
- Years later, she would look back on their prolonged courting period as a magical time of discovery and deepening love.