Synonyms of suitor

suitor

noun

ˈsü-tər 

1

as in boyfriend

a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her

my sister finally married her suitor of six years on Sunday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boyfriend
• lover
• wooer
• man
• fellow
• gallant
• swain
• sweetheart
• beau
• admirer
• sweetie
• date
• beloved
• dear
• darling
• flame
• crush
• steady
• significant other
• sweet
• fiancé
• favorite
• old man
• spark
• honey
• love
• escort
• squeeze
• intended
• valentine
• sweetie pie

2

as in solicitor

one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift

the inventor had several suitors for his patent, but he wasn't interested in dealing with a big company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solicitor
• beggar
• petitioner
• suppliant
• supplicant
• pleader
• requester
• mendicant
• panhandler
• cadger
• moocher
• asker
• suer
• schnorrer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suitor

The Old Hollywood starlet received eight engagement rings from her suitors, as some of them opted to give her other jewelry in lieu of a ring. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Keystone then packages the footage into a highlight reel for prospective college suitors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

As with the original format, contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind a wall. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

While introducing himself to the ladies, suitor Shaine's bracelet got stuck to the ring on her opposite hand. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026