amatory
[ am-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
adjective
of or relating to lovers or lovemaking; expressive of love: amatory poems; an amatory look.
Origin of amatory
1- Also am·a·to·ri·al [am-uh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-ee-uhl] /ˌæm əˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr i əl/ .
Other words for amatory
Other words from amatory
- am·a·to·ri·al·ly, adverb
- pseu·do·am·a·to·ri·al, adjective
- pseu·do·am·a·to·ry, adjective
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How to use amatory in a sentence
A small quantity of passion, dexterously meted out, may be ample to inspire an amatorial poet.
Amenities of Literature | Isaac Disraeli
British Dictionary definitions for amatory
amatory
amatorial (ˌæməˈtɔːrɪəl)
/ (ˈæmətərɪ) /
adjective
of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire
Origin of amatory
1C16: from Latin amātōrius, from amāre to love
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