amorous
inclined or disposed to love, especially sexual love: an amorous disposition.
showing or expressing love: an amorous letter.
of or relating to love: amorous poetry.
being in love; enamored: She smiled and at once he became amorous of her.
Origin of amorous
1Other words for amorous
Other words from amorous
- am·o·rous·ly, adverb
- am·o·rous·ness, am·o·ros·i·ty [am-uh-ros-i-tee], /ˌæm əˈrɒs ɪ ti/, noun
- non·am·o·rous, adjective
- non·am·o·rous·ly, adverb
- non·am·o·rous·ness, noun
- un·am·o·rous, adjective
- un·am·o·rous·ly, adverb
- un·am·o·rous·ness, noun
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How to use amorous in a sentence
We find out just how amorous their romance could be—and how capable they were of hurting each other.
They include “gross indecency,” which is defined as “the public show of amorous relations between or among persons of the same sex.”
Draft of draconian anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana leaked | Prince Chingarande | July 28, 2021 | Washington BladeAlex Alonso, SHRM’s chief knowledge officer, isn’t surprised that amorous relationships have flourished within remote teams.
Having an office crush can make you happier and more productive | Anne Quito | February 12, 2021 | QuartzIn just a few hours on Friday night, the race was upended — Tillis revealed a coronavirus diagnosis that would keep him isolated for days, and Cunningham admitted to sending amorous text messages to a California political strategist.
He was certainly more than anxious to have an amorous relationship.
Beethoven in Love: The Woman Who Captivated the Young Composer | John Suchet | January 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Nobody will argue about the proper English spelling of amorous, from the Latin root amor.
Mazel Tov, Arvind! But Are You Sure It’s Not Kneydl? | Daniel Gross | May 31, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDoes that viral video of Moore getting amorous with childlike Philip Tanzini really prove a pattern going back to her teen years?
In but a few minutes, we were introduced to the object of Justin's amorous display, the gorgeous and talented Linda Fairstein.
And how amorous you become when your courtship with the muses is going strong.
What the Stars Hold for Your Week, June 26-July 2, 2011 | Starsky + Cox | June 26, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTThe chambermaid is otherwise engaged, for an amorous spark is seen to be kissing her in the open doorway.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperThe princess was in the family conclave which met to consider an amorous escapade of the Duchesse Antoinette de Langeais.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheWith all my vagaries, my uncertain emotions, I didn't want just the excitement of an affair, an amorous adventure.
The Hidden Places | Bertrand W. SinclairLike an old lover who discovers a moldy package of amorous epistles, Don Custodio arose and approached the desk.
The Reign of Greed | Jose RizalIt sounded to him like the tender reproach of an amorous, expectant maiden, waiting eagerly for her love, too long delayed.
Six Women | Victoria Cross
British Dictionary definitions for amorous
/ (ˈæmərəs) /
inclined towards or displaying love or desire
in love
of or relating to love
Origin of amorous
1Derived forms of amorous
- amorously, adverb
- amorousness, noun
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