# courted

Pronunciation: US say "KORT-id" /ˈkɔɹtɪd/; say "KAWT-id" UK /ˈkɔːtɪd/, AUS /ˈkoːtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of court. — simple past and past participle of court
   - Simple: Simple past tense and past participle of court. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _Both politicians courted the same group of voters during the campaign._
   - _She courted controversy with her outspoken remarks at the hearing._

## Adjective

2. Romantically pursued or wooed by a suitor seeking one's affection.
   - Simple: Being chased after by someone who wants love or a romantic relationship.
   - _The much-admired heiress seemed courted by every eligible gentleman in the county._
   - _Feeling courted at last, she let herself enjoy the attention._
3. Actively encouraged or sought after by many people.
   - Simple: Wanted by many people and actively encouraged.
   - _His endorsement was the most courted prize of the election season._
   - _These internships remain fiercely courted positions among graduating students._
4. Drawn in by inducements from those seeking one's favor or attention.
   - Simple: Won over with gifts or attention by people who want your favor.
   - _The new minister found himself courted by lobbyists eager for his support._
   - _A courted celebrity, the aging tycoon learned to distrust the flattery._

## Origin

Formed from "court" combined with the suffix "-ed".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/courted (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).