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am·o·rous
 amorous
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- pronunciation:
- ae
m
rs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
generally inclined to feeling romantic love, or inclined at a particular time to engage in romantic or sexual activity.
He was never an amorous man, and he was quite content as a priest.She cuddled up close to him, but he was not feeling amorous.- synonyms:
- amatory, enamored, loving, passionate, sexual
- antonyms:
- cold
- similar words:
- affectionate, ardent, devoted, doting, erotic, gallant, impassioned, lovesick, romantic, tender
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| definition 2: |
expressing, pertaining to, or resulting from love.
He wrote his wife amorous letters when he was overseas.- synonyms:
- amatory, enamored, loving, passionate
- similar words:
- affectionate, ardent, devoted, doting, gallant, impassioned, lovesick, romantic, tender
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| related words: |
intimate, loving, torrid |
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| derivations: |
amorously (adj.), amorousness (n.) |
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