loverboy

/ˈlʌvərboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a man who has a number of romantic conquests, often in a shallow or manipulative manner.

“The tabloid newspaper profiled a local womanizer as a ‘loverboy’.”

2. noun

a man who uses charm and flattery to gain the affections of women, often in a manipulative or exploitative way.

“The social media influencer accused the reality TV star of being a ‘loverboy’, using his fame to manipulate young women.”

3. adjective

used to describe a man who has a reputation for being charming and attractive to women, often in a superficial or manipulative way.

“The tabloid labeled the actor a ‘loverboy’, implying that he was shallow and only interested in romantic conquests.”

Synonyms

  • cad
  • philanderer
  • roue
  • womanizer

Antonyms

  • romantic
  • sincere