1
: strongly moved by love and especially sexual love
amorous couples
2
: being in love : enamored
—usually used with of
amorous of the girl
3
a
: indicative of love
received amorous glances from her partner
b
: of or relating to love
an amorous novel
amorously
adverb
amorousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of amorous in a Sentence
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, Times Literary Supplement, 6 July 2007
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, Wigwag, February 1990
His amorous affairs he flaunted as if they were masterpieces, and he invited his marital partner to share in the esthetic experience.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 29 Mar. 1987
He has an amorous nature.
male birds engage in amorous behavior—nest-building, singing, showing off their finery—in order to attract females
Harold Love, Times Literary Supplement, 6 July 2007
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, Wigwag, February 1990
His amorous affairs he flaunted as if they were masterpieces, and he invited his marital partner to share in the esthetic experience.
—John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 29 Mar. 1987
He has an amorous nature.
male birds engage in amorous behavior—nest-building, singing, showing off their finery—in order to attract females
Recent Examples on the Web
Their voices wrapped around the song’s amorous verses resonated; that 30-second TikTok clip now has over 12 million views.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
Accented with amorous lyrics and the band’s natural swagger, Brigitte’s music has redefined what makes a good love song in 2024, and has led a cross-section of Boomers to Alphas to fall for it quickly.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 1 Aug. 2024
Clandestine love affairs, mysterious encounters, and unspoken crushes feature as Venus travels through amorous Leo.
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Finding your niche?
—USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Netflix The Cat King (Lukas Gage) has amorous designs on Edwin.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024
Accented with amorous lyrics and the band’s natural swagger, Brigitte’s music has redefined what makes a good love song in 2024, and has led a cross-section of Boomers to Alphas to fall for it quickly.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 1 Aug. 2024
Clandestine love affairs, mysterious encounters, and unspoken crushes feature as Venus travels through amorous Leo.
Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Finding your niche?
—USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Netflix The Cat King (Lukas Gage) has amorous designs on Edwin.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2024
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“Amorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amorous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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amorous
adjective
am·o·rous
ˈam-(ə-)rəs 
1
: tending to love : easily falling in love
an amorous nature
2
: of, relating to, or caused by love
an amorous glance
amorously
adverb
amorousness
noun
Etymology
Middle English amorous "moved by love," from early French amorous (same meaning), derived from Latin amare "to love" — related to amateur
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