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AMOROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Inclined toward or displaying love

Example:

feeling amorous

Synonyms:

amative; amorous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

loving (feeling or showing love and affection)

Derivation:

amorousness (a feeling of love or fondness)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

Example:

a romantic moonlight ride

Synonyms:

amatory; amorous; romantic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

loving (feeling or showing love and affection)

Derivation:

amorousness (the arousal of feelings of sexual desire)

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