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View usage for: (æmərəs) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone's feelings or actions as amorous, you mean that they involve sexual desire. The object of his amorous intentions is Martina. Synonyms: loving, in love, tender, passionate More Synonyms of amorous amorous in British English (ˈæmərəs) adjective1. inclined towards or displaying love or desire 3. of or relating to love Derived forms amorously (ˈamorously) adverb amorousness (ˈamorousness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin amōrōsus, from Latin amor love amorous in American English (ˈæmərəs) adjective1. full of love or fond of making love 2. in love; enamored or fond (of) 3. full of or showing love or sexual desire amorous words 4. of sexual love or lovemaking Derived forms amorously (ˈamorously) adverb amorousness (ˈamorousness) noun Word origin ME < OFr amoureus < LL amorosus, loving < L amor, love < amare, to love Synonyms of 'amorous'loving, in love, tender, passionate More Synonyms of amorous Definition feeling, displaying, or relating to sexual love or desire the object of his amorous intentions Synonyms in love erotic doting enamoured lustful attached lovesick amatory Opposites cold , distant , indifferent , aloof , frosty , frigid , unfeeling , passionless , undemonstrative , stand-offish , unloving Additional synonymsDefinition having or displaying tenderness, affection, or warmth They seemed devoted to each other and were openly affectionate. Synonyms fond, loving, kind, caring, warm, friendly, attached, devoted, tender, doting, warm-heartedDefinition of or relating to romantic or sexual love Synonyms erotic, sexual, romantic, sexy, passionate, sensual, steamy (informal), aphrodisiac, amorous, lascivious, libidinousDefinition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid - amok
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