adj

courted

Courted (adj) means Pursued romantically; wooed. Example: “She was courted by several suitors before choosing her husband.”

adj

Pursued romantically; wooed.

"She was courted by several suitors before choosing her husband."

Actively sought after or encouraged, such as attention, favor, or controversy.

"The politician courted controversy with his blunt remarks."

How to use courted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving been romantically pursued, or having deliberately sought out something like attention or favor.

Common pairings

courted controversy courted favor much-courted

Word forms

more courted comparative, most courted superlative

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Etymology

Formed from court plus the past-tense ending -ed.

Frequently asked questions

What does “courted” mean?

The word “courted” means pursued romantically; wooed. In plain terms, having been romantically pursued, or having deliberately sought out something like attention or favor.

How do you use “courted” in a sentence?

Here is “courted” used in a sentence: “She was courted by several suitors before choosing her husband.”

What part of speech is “courted”?

“Courted” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “courted” have?

“Courted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pursued romantically; wooed.