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philandering

The act of engaging in numerous casual sexual affairs, typically by a man who is married or in a committed relationship. / Characterized by the habit of having many casual sexual relationships, especially while being unfaithful to a partner.
NounAdjective

This term carries a strong negative moral judgment, specifically targeting a pattern of deceptive behavior rather than a single instance of infidelity. It suggests a habitual, almost recreational pursuit of sexual conquests, often implying a level of charm or manipulation used to seduce others.

As a noun, the word functions as a gerund describing the activity itself. Because it describes an abstract behavior or a general habit of conduct, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not take a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, one would refer to an instance or a history of philandering.

Meanings

Noun

The act of engaging in numerous casual sexual affairs, typically by a man who is married or in a committed relationship.

His history of philandering eventually led to the collapse of his marriage.

Adjective
[someone][something]

Characterized by the habit of having many casual sexual relationships, especially while being unfaithful to a partner.

The philandering husband spent more time traveling for business than he did at home.

Examples

His lifelong habit of philandering eventually destroyed his marriage.

His lifelong habit of philandering eventually destroyed his marriage.

I cannot believe he is still philandering after all these years.

I cannot believe he is still philandering after all these years.

Romance

The king was known for his philandering ways and numerous secret mistresses.

The king was known for his philandering ways and numerous secret mistresses.

History

She suspected his philandering the moment he started hiding his phone.

She suspected his philandering the moment he started hiding his phone.

Romance

He is just another philandering executive who thinks he is above the rules.

He is just another philandering executive who thinks he is above the rules.

Office

Why do I keep forgiving his constant philandering?

Why do I keep forgiving his constant philandering?

Romance

The scandal broke when the senator's philandering became public knowledge.

The scandal broke when the senator's philandering became public knowledge.

He has a philandering nature that no one can seem to change.

He has a philandering nature that no one can seem to change.

Stop your philandering and commit to one person for once.

Stop your philandering and commit to one person for once.

Romance

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