amorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing, feeling, or expressing love or strong affection; loving.

  - "She is an amorous woman who loves to cook for her family."
  - "The amorous relationship between the two lovers was a source of inspiration for many poets."

• adjective

  Given to love; loving.

  - "He is an amorous man who falls in love easily."
  - "The amorous novel tells the story of two lovers."

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Synonyms

affectionate , fond , loving , concupiscent , lustful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amorous
adorable , lovable , table , praisable

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Variants

List of all variants of amorous that leads to same result
amorous , amorously , amorousness , amorousnesses

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Forms

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amorously, more amorous, most amorous

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'amor,' meaning 'love'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'amorous' comes from the Latin word 'amor,' which means 'love'.

2. The term 'amorous' was commonly used in medieval literature to describe the passionate love between knights and their ladies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romance: A genre of literature that focuses on love stories and often includes elements of adventure and fantasy.

2. Love: A strong feeling of deep affection and attachment towards someone or something.

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Quotes

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1. Vickers has now turned his formidable powers to "A Lover's Complaint". This 329-line "amorous" oration was published with the Sonnets in 1609, though it is probably little read even by those for whom the sonnets are a form of poetic oxygen.

   - Harold Love,{it}Times Literary Supplement{/it},6 July 2007

2. The first commercial valentines were produced in the U.S. in 1834 by one Robert H. Elton, and the custom of sending greeting cards with "amorous" messages has persisted.

   - Phillip Lopate,{it}Wigwag{/it},February 1990

3. His "amorous" affairs he flaunted as if they were masterpieces, and he invited his marital partner to share in the esthetic experience.

   - John Updike,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},29 Mar. 1987

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Culture

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The term 'amorous' is often used in literature and poetry to describe strong feelings of love or affection. It can also be used to describe someone who is particularly fond of love and romance.

How to Memorize "amorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heart filled with love and affection to remember the meaning of 'amorous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amorous' with the feeling of being in love and strong affection towards someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Amorous is a way to express love' to remember the meaning of the word.

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