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AMOROUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does amorous mean? 

AMOROUS (adjective)
  The adjective AMOROUS has 2 senses:

1. inclined toward or displaying loveplay

2. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romanceplay

  Familiarity information: AMOROUS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


AMOROUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Inclined toward or displaying love

Synonyms:

amative; amorous

Context example:

feeling amorous

Similar:

loving (feeling or showing love and affection)

Derivation:

amorousness (a feeling of love or fondness)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

Synonyms:

amatory; amorous; romantic

Context example:

a romantic moonlight ride

Similar:

loving (feeling or showing love and affection)

Derivation:

amorousness (the arousal of feelings of sexual desire)


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