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amorous

adjective

Simple meaning

Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

Pronunciation

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ameruhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈæmɚəs

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

  2. Indicating love or sexual desire.

  3. Of or relating to, or produced by, love.

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

Used this way, amorous is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Affectionate
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use amorous

  • “She read me an amorous poem.”adjective
  • “We were both feeling amorous so the inevitable happened.”adjective
  • “She kept making these amorous suggestions.”adjective

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Synonyms

Sense: inclined or having a propensity to love

amatory

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