Womanize (Verb)
Meaning 1
To give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The stylist carefully cut and styled the young man's hair to womanize his features for the play's character requirements.
- A bit of lipstick and high heels can quickly womanize a masculine outfit.
- The designer's goal was to subtly womanize the men's clothing line by adding softer fabrics and elegant patterns.
- Certain makeup techniques can womanize a square jawline or prominent facial features.
- By adding ruffles, lace, and soft pastel colors, the fashion brand successfully womanized their traditionally masculine clothing line.
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Meaning 2
Have amorous affairs; of men; "He has been womanizing for years".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The famous actor's reputation for womanizing had preceded him in the scandalous magazines.
- His friends warned him about the dangers of his excessive womanizing and the emotional toll on the women involved.
- Despite being married, he couldn't resist the opportunity to womanize whenever he traveled abroad for work.
- The charismatic lead singer of the rock band was known for his womanizing ways and never-ending string of romantic conquests.
- His womanizing had been the cause of his previous two divorces and the reason for his children's estrangement from him.