casanova — a man known for seducing women and having many love affairs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a man known for seducing women and having many love affairs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/
Example Sentences
- Everyone warned her about Jake being a casanova, but she thought she could change him.
- My grandfather was quite the casanova in his youth - he had love letters from twelve different women!
- He thinks he's a casanova, but actually he just makes women uncomfortable with his cheesy pickup lines.
casanova
NOUN[/ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/]
a man known for seducing women and having many love affairs
The casanova charms every woman at the ballroom with a single smile.
This casanova shines brighter than a supernova!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the name of Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), an 18th-century Venetian adventurer famous for his numerous romantic conquests. His detailed memoirs of his love affairs made his surname synonymous with a man who seduces many women.
Breakdown
Casa- (house, from Italian) + -nova (new, from Latin novus) - literally meaning 'new house', but the word's meaning as 'womanizer' comes from the historical figure's reputation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Everyone warned her about Jake being a casanova, but she thought she could change him.”
“My grandfather was quite the casanova in his youth - he had love letters from twelve different women!”
“He thinks he's a casanova, but actually he just makes women uncomfortable with his cheesy pickup lines.”
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