Definition

An amorist is a person who is devoted to love, especially romantic or sexual love. This can include someone who writes about love or expresses their feelings about it.

Example

The amorist penned beautiful poetry that captured the essence of romantic relationships.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an amorist?

Not really, but it sounds intriguing!

Yeah, it’s like being dedicated to love in all its forms.

That makes sense; love is such a powerful theme in art and writing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amorist is formed from "amor" (from Latin, meaning love) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). An amorist is someone who is devoted to or practices love, particularly in a romantic sense.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amor' meaning love, and remember that an 'amorist' is someone who is all about love.

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