amorous

adjective
UK: /ˈæmərəs/
US: /ˈæmərəs/

  1. Showing or feeling sexual desire; expressing love or desire.

    1. The amorous couple kissed by the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The amorous glances they exchanged at dinner revealed their affections. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to love, especially romantic or sexual love.

    1. This is an amorous song about love. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play explores amorous relationships in a complex and engaging way. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

affectionate romantic loving ardent passionate lustful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amorous" in English means: Showing or feeling sexual desire; expressing love or desire., Relating to love, especially romantic or sexual love..

The phonetic transcription of "amorous" is /ˈæmərəs/ in British English and /ˈæmərəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amorous": affectionate, romantic, loving, ardent, passionate, lustful.

Example usage of "amorous": "The amorous couple kissed by the door.". More examples on the page.