adj

amorous

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Amorous (adj) means showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual desire. Example: “He sent her an amorous note tucked inside the birthday card.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishLoving, flirtatious, or full of romantic feeling.

Common pairings

amorous glance amorous advances amorous couple

more amorous comparative, most amorous superlative

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From Old French amoros, ultimately from Latin amor, "love".

Origin: Latin

concupiscent lustful

randy lustful promiscuous lusty

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

What is the meaning of amorous?

"amorous" (adj) means showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual desire.

What is another word for amorous?

Other words for "amorous" include concupiscent, lustful.

How do you use amorous in a sentence?

Example: "He sent her an amorous note tucked inside the birthday card."

Vocabulary lists that include amorous:

randy lustful promiscuous lusty