amorous meaning

UK US /ˈæmɚəs/ 3 syllables

amorous (adjective): inclined toward or displaying love.

amorous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

amorous as an adjective

  1. inclined toward or displaying love
    • feeling amorous

    Synonyms: amative

    Similar: loving

    Related forms: amorousness

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

    Synonyms: amatory, romantic

    Similar: loving

    Related forms: amorousness

How to pronounce amorous

amorous is pronounced /ˈæmɚəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with amorous

Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in US · 7-letter words

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