amour

noun
UK: /æˈmʊər/
US: /æˈmʊr/

  1. A feeling of love, especially romantic love.

    1. She feels great amour for him now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their summer amour blossomed into a lasting relationship, defying expectations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A love affair; a romantic relationship, often secret or illicit.

    1. They had a short amour last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel explores the complexities of a clandestine amour, filled with passion and danger. [ ] [ ]

  3. Passionate enthusiasm or fondness for something.

    1. He has great amour for nature now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her enduring amour for classical music led her to a career as a concert pianist. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

affection romance love devotion passion infatuation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amour" in English means: A feeling of love, especially romantic love., A love affair; a romantic relationship, often secret or illicit., Passionate enthusiasm or fondness for something..

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

Synonyms for "amour": affection, romance, love, devotion, passion, infatuation.

Example usage of "amour": "She feels great amour for him now.". More examples on the page.