Lothario

usgb/ləˈθɑːriəʊ,ləˈθeriəʊ/
noun

A man who behaves selfishly and insincerely in his relationships with women.

His reputation as a lothario had spread throughout the small town.
Visual representation of "lothario" - A man who behaves selfishly and insincerely in his relationships with women

Often appears as...

  • reputation as a lothario
  • known as a lothario

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Literary

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Cultural Origin

Originally from Don Quixote, 'lothario' implies a pattern of seducing women, not just one event.

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He played the lothario, charming women like the character from the novel.
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Negative Connotation

'Lothario' has a negative tone, suggesting disapproval of the man's behavior.

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Despite his charm, most see him as a lothario rather than a true romantic.
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Use in Criticism

Use 'lothario' when criticizing someone's dishonest and manipulative romantic actions.

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The community frowned upon the lothario for misleading several women.
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