Lovelace
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Noun — A charming but unprincipled seducer of women; a smooth-talking libertine.
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Etymology
From Robert Lovelace, the charming but manipulative seducer in Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel "Clarissa" — his name became a byword for the type.
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What does “Lovelace” mean?
The word “Lovelace” means a charming but unprincipled seducer of women; a smooth-talking libertine. In plain terms, a slick, insincere charmer who seduces and discards women — named after a novel's villain.
How do you use “Lovelace” in a sentence?
Here is “Lovelace” used in a sentence: “He had the reputation of a lovelace, flattering every woman at the party in turn.”
What part of speech is “Lovelace”?
“Lovelace” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lovelace” come from?
The word “Lovelace” dates back to around 1748. From Robert Lovelace, the charming but manipulative seducer in Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel "Clarissa" — his name became a byword for the type.