noun
Uncommon
amour
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Amour (noun) means a romantic or sexual relationship, often a secret or illicit one. Example: “Rumors of his amours filled the gossip pages.”
noun
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A romantic or sexual relationship, often a secret or illicit one.
"Rumors of his amours filled the gossip pages."
How to use amour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA love affair, often used with a slightly old-fashioned or dramatic flavor.
When to use it
Somewhat literary or old-fashioned; more common in fiction or journalism than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- amours
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Etymology
From Old French amor, from Latin amor, "love".
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What is the meaning of amour?
"amour" (noun) means a romantic or sexual relationship, often a secret or illicit one.
What is another word for amour?
Other words for "amour" include involvement, affair, liaison, intimacy, affaire.
How do you use amour in a sentence?
Example: "Rumors of his amours filled the gossip pages."
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