Courtship (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
- The young man's courtship of the beautiful woman was filled with romantic gestures and thoughtful surprises.
- Their whirlwind courtship ended in a proposal on a moonlit beach.
- The suitor's elaborate courtship rituals were designed to win the heart of the princess.
- It was a brief and intense courtship, with the couple falling deeply in love within weeks of meeting.
- The gentleman's old-fashioned courtship of the lady included handwritten letters and flowers delivered to her doorstep.