courtship

Plural: courtships

Noun

• 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"
• The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).
• The ceremonial performance of acts of courtesy to a dignitary, etc.
• The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).
• The act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage; hence, the period during which a couple fall in love before their marriage.
• The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).
• The behaviour exhibited by an animal to attract a mate.
• The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).
• The act of trying to solicit a favour or support from someone.
• Elegance or propriety of manners fitting for a court; courtliness; (by extension) courteous or polite behaviour; courtesy.
• The pursuit of being a courtier, such as exercising diplomacy, finesse, etc.; also, the artifices and intrigues of a court; courtcraft.

Synonyms

courting, suit, wooing, courtship, dating, loveship

Related Words

aroused, billet-doux, court, courting, courtliness, courtly, date, flirt, love letter, serenade, sexy, woo