amatory

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈæməˌtɔri/ UK /ˈæmətəri/ See IPA manual

Freq #306782

Meanings

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adj
literary: relating to or expressive of romantic or sexual love

The poet's amatory verses celebrate both longing and desire.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · literary: relating to or... amorous romantic erotic passionate

Opposites

platonic unromantic

Word family

Related forms amorous amour lover

Etymology

From Latin amatorius, 'pertaining to love or a lover,' from amator, 'lover,' ultimately from amare, 'to love.'

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives Register & Style

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