Casanova

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːsəˈnoʊvə/

Definitions of Casanova

noun Casanova - a man known for seducing women and having numerous love affairs; a smooth and charming lover

Example Sentences

A1 My friend thinks he's a real Casanova with all the ladies.

A2 He tried to impress her with his Casanova charm, but she wasn't interested.

B1 The Casanova of the office always knows how to make the women laugh.

B2 He was known as the Casanova of the town, always surrounded by admirers.

C1 His reputation as a Casanova preceded him wherever he went.

C2 The sophisticated Casanova effortlessly charmed everyone he met.

Examples of Casanova in a Sentence

formal The renowned Casanova was known for his charm and ability to woo women effortlessly.

informal I heard Jake thinks he's a Casanova, always trying to impress girls with his smooth talk.

slang Don't be fooled by his Casanova act, he's just a player looking for a good time.

figurative She's a Casanova when it comes to closing business deals, always sealing the deal with finesse.

Grammatical Forms of Casanova

• past tense: Casanovaed
• plural: Casanoval
• comparative: more Casanova
• superlative: most Casanova
• present tense: Casanovas
• future tense: will Casanova
• perfect tense: has Casanovaed
• continuous tense: is Casanovaing
• singular: Casanova
• positive degree: Casanova
• infinitive: to Casanova
• gerund: Casanovaing
• participle: Casanovaed

Origin and Evolution of Casanova

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'Casanova' originates from the name of Giacomo Casanova, an Italian adventurer and author known for his numerous love affairs and seductions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a man who is a promiscuous and unscrupulous lover, the term 'Casanova' has evolved to also describe a charming and charismatic individual with a reputation for romantic conquests.