Wooing Definition & Meaning

wooing
noun
  1. 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"

"Wooing" in song lyrics

See how wooing is used in real songs:

  • "Her eyes woo'd still, his eyes disdain'd the wooing:"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis

Usage tips for "wooing"

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