adj
amorous
A-muh-ruhs
adj
1
Showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual desire.
"He sent her an amorous note tucked inside the birthday card."
"The couple exchanged amorous glances across the room."
How to Use Amorous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoving, flirtatious, or full of romantic feeling.
Common pairings
amorous glance
amorous advances
amorous couple
Word Forms
more amorous comparative, most amorous superlative
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Etymology
From Old French amoros, ultimately from Latin amor, "love".