Definition

Having strong feelings of love or sexual desire; often used to describe romantic feelings or actions.

Example

The couple shared an amorous kiss under the stars.

Conversation

Have you seen how amorous Jake is with Lily lately?

Yeah, it's adorable! They seem really into each other.

I know, right? It's nice to see someone so amorous after all the drama last year.

Totally! It's like they bring out the best in each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amorous is derived from the Latin "amor" (meaning love) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word describes someone who is full of love or inclined to love.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amor' which means love, and remember that 'amorous' describes someone who is full of love.

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