philander
verb (used without object)
(especially of a man) to have many casual sexual encounters or affairs, especially when married or in a committed relationship.
philandering
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present participleof philander.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
philander.
philanderverb (used without object)(especially of a man) to have many casual sexual encounters or affairs, especially when married or in a committed relationship.
Example Sentences
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Born in 1929 to a wealthy and conservative family -- by her account with a domineering mother and philandering father -- Kusama began producing her unique signature art aged 10.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Rhoda is less interested in Max’s disloyalty to Leonie than in the tales of Ana’s philandering, profligate father, a Maltese artist who raised her after her Italian mother died during childbirth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
The film delved into the loneliness of a woman trapped in a loveless marriage to a philandering, often tyrannical landlord in an opulent yet feudal world.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
Would it be bad to date a philandering semi-famous pop star?
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
