amorous

/'æmərəs/

Thân thiện

A couple shares an amorous glance across the candlelit table.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Feeling, showing, or expressive of romantic or sexual love: "amorous" describes a state of being in love, having strong romantic feelings, or being sexually attracted to someone. It often implies passion and desire.
   • Inclined toward love: It can also describe a person who is prone to falling in love or is affectionate by nature.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • He gave her an amorous glance across the crowded room.
  • The couple exchanged amorous letters during their long separation.
  • She was in an amorous mood after their wonderful date.

Advanced Usage

• "Amorous advances": romantic or sexual overtures made toward someone.
  • He made several amorous advances, but she politely declined.
• "Amorous intentions": having the goal or purpose of starting a romantic or sexual relationship.
  • He made his amorous intentions very clear from the beginning.

Variants and Related Words

• Amorously (adverb): in a manner that shows romantic or sexual love.
  • He looked at her amorously.
• Amorousness (noun): the quality or state of being amorous.
  • The amorousness of his poetry was well-known.

Synonyms

• Romantic: concerned with or conducive to love.
• Lovesick: languishing with love; very deeply in love.
• Passionate: showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief, often including love or desire.
• Ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate, especially in love.

Antonyms

• Platonic: (of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.
• Indifferent: having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
• Cold: lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To be amorous of/with someone: (somewhat literary/archaic) to be in love with someone.
  • The poet wrote of being amorous of a distant maiden.
• Amorous pursuits: activities or efforts directed toward gaining a romantic or sexual partner.
  • In his youth, he was known for his amorous pursuits.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
   • her amatory affairs
   • amorous glances
   • a romantic adventure
   • a romantic moonlight ride
2. inclined toward or displaying love
   • feeling amorous

Từ đồng nghĩa

• amatory
• romantic
• amative