adj
courted
adj
1
Pursued romantically; wooed.
"She was courted by several suitors before choosing her husband."
2
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 notesIn 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.