Lothario

Pronunciation: /loʊˈθɛərioʊ/

Definitions of Lothario

noun a character in literature who seduces women

Example Sentences

A1 He is a Lothario who charms all the ladies with his smooth talk.

A2 The novel's main character is a Lothario who seduces women with ease.

B1 The Lothario at the party was surrounded by admirers, all falling for his charm.

B2 Despite his reputation as a Lothario, he was actually quite shy around women he liked.

C1 The wealthy businessman was known as a Lothario, always seen with a different woman on his arm.

C2 The infamous Lothario was finally caught cheating on his wife, causing a scandal in high society.

Examples of Lothario in a Sentence

formal The charming gentleman was often referred to as a Lothario due to his reputation with women.

informal That guy at the party is a real Lothario, always surrounded by beautiful women.

slang Don't be fooled by his smooth talk, he's just a Lothario looking for his next conquest.

figurative In the world of politics, he was seen as a Lothario, using his charisma to win over voters.

Grammatical Forms of Lothario

• past tense: Lotharioed
• plural: Lotharios
• comparative: more Lothario
• superlative: most Lothario
• present tense: Lotharios
• future tense: will Lothario
• perfect tense: have Lotharioed
• continuous tense: is Lotharioing
• singular: Lothario
• positive degree: Lothario
• infinitive: to Lothario
• gerund: Lotharioing
• participle: Lotharioed

Origin and Evolution of Lothario

First Known Use: 1703 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'Lothario' is derived from the character Count Lothario in the play 'The Fair Penitent' by Nicholas Rowe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a seducer or libertine, the term 'Lothario' has evolved to refer to a man who is charming but insincere in his romantic pursuits.