English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Amore — meaning in English

Italian → English · translate English → Italian instead

English meaning

  • charity noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  • Cupid noun The Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.
  • darling noun A term of affection for someone very dear to the speaker.
  • love verb To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
  • sweetheart noun A term of affection used for a romantic partner or a loved one.

Senses

Amore is used for these senses in English:

  • Cupid (Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a putto (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.
  • charity (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
  • darling Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
  • love (uncountable) Strong affection.
  • love (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
  • love (colloquial, Commonwealth) A term of friendly address, regardless of feelings.
  • sweetheart A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

charity — full definition

  1. noun An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
  2. noun Money, food, or other help given to people who need it.
  3. noun A kind, generous, and forgiving attitude toward other people.

Cupid — full definition

  1. noun The Roman god of love and desire, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows; the counterpart of the Greek Eros.
  2. noun A person who tries to bring two other people together romantically; a matchmaker.

Related Italian words