amatory
/'æmətəri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or expressing sexual love or romantic desire: The word "amatory" describes something that is connected to, shows, or arouses feelings of love, especially passionate or romantic love. It often carries a literary or somewhat formal tone.
Usage
- "Amatory" is used to modify nouns, describing things like feelings, looks, words, letters, or relationships that are characterized by romantic or sexual love.
- It is a formal or literary adjective, more common in written English than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The poet wrote a series of amatory sonnets dedicated to his beloved.
- She gave him an amatory glance across the crowded room.
- The novel is filled with amatory adventures and passionate encounters.
- His amatory letters were discovered years after his death.
Advanced Usage
- Amatory feelings: Romantic or sexual feelings of love.
- He struggled to control his amatory feelings for his colleague.
- Amatory pursuits: Activities or efforts aimed at seeking romantic or sexual love.
- In his youth, he was known more for his amatory pursuits than his academic ones.
Variants and Related Words
- Amorous (adj): Having or showing feelings of love, especially sexual love. (Often used interchangeably with "amatory," but "amorous" is slightly more common in modern usage.)
- He was in an amorous mood.
- Amour (n): A love affair, especially a secret one. (A related noun, borrowed from French.)
- The scandal was about his latest amour.
Synonyms
- Loving: Feeling or showing love or affection.
- Romantic: Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love.
- Passionate: Showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
- Erotic: Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement. (Note: "Erotic" is more directly focused on sexual arousal, while "amatory" encompasses romantic love as well.)
Antonyms
- Platonic: (Of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.
- Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. (Friendly, but not romantic/sexual.)
- Hostile: Unfriendly; antagonistic.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Amatory" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. The related word "amorous" appears in some phrases.) - Amorous advances: Romantic or sexual overtures. - She rejected his amorous advances. - Amorous intentions: Having the aim of starting a romantic or sexual relationship. - It was clear from his behavior that he had amorous intentions.
Adjective
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expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
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her amatory affairs
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amorous glances
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a romantic adventure
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a romantic moonlight ride
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