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Men and women are not born inconstant: they are made so by their early amorous experiences.
Andre Maurois

Meaning of "amorous" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AMOROUS

From Old French, from Medieval Latin amōrōsus, from Latin amor love.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AMOROUS

amorous  [ˈæmərəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMOROUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amorous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AMOROUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

amorous

Intimate relationship

An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Physical intimacy is characterized by romantic or passionate attachment or sexual activity. While the term intimate relationship commonly implies the inclusion of a sexual relationship, the term is also used as a euphemism for a relationship that is strictly sexual. Intimate relationships play a central role in the overall human experience. Humans have a general desire to belong and to love, which is usually satisfied within an intimate relationship. These relationships involve feelings of liking or loving one or more people, romance, physical or sexual attraction, sexual relationships, or emotional and personal support between the members. Intimate relationships allow a social network for people to form strong emotional attachments.

Definition of amorous in the English dictionary

The first definition of amorous in the dictionary is inclined towards or displaying love or desire. Other definition of amorous is in love. Amorous is also of or relating to love.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMOROUS


clamorous
ˈklæmərəs
decamerous
dɪˈkæmərəs
dimerous
ˈdɪmərəs
glamorous
ˈɡlæmərəs
glamourous
ˈɡlæmərəs
heptamerous
hɛpˈtæmərəs
hexamerous
hɛkˈsæmərəs
humerus
ˈhjuːmərəs
humorous
ˈhjuːmərəs
innumerous
ɪnˈjuːmərəs
monomerous
mɒˈnɒmərəs
nonglamorous
ˌnɒnˈɡlæmərəs
numerous
ˈnjuːmərəs
octamerous
ɒkˈtæmərəs
pentamerous
pɛnˈtæmərəs
tetramerous
tɛˈtræmərəs
timorous
ˈtɪmərəs
tumorous
ˈtjuːmərəs
ultraglamorous
ˌʌltrəˈɡlæmərəs
unglamorous
ʌnˈɡlæmərəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMOROUS

amoretto
amorini
amorino
amorism
amorist
amoristic
amornings
amorosa
amorosity
amoroso
amorously
amorousness
amorphism
amorphous
amorphously
amorphousness
amort
amortal
amortisable
amortisement

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMOROUS

carnivorous
dangerous
decorous
dolorous
herbivorous
hypochlorous
indecorous
insectivorous
malodorous
microporous
nonporous
phosphorous
porous
rancorous
rigorous
sonorous
splendorous
stertorous
traitorous
vaporous
vigorous

Synonyms and antonyms of amorous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AMOROUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «amorous» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of amorous

Translation of «amorous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMOROUS

Find out the translation of amorous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amorous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amorous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多情
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amorosa
570 millions of speakers

English

amorous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कामुक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عاطفية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

влюбчивый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amorosa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কামার্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amoureux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amorous
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verliebt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

好色な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사랑
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amorous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ham mê
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மோகங்கொண்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोहक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amoroso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

miłosne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

влюблива
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amoros
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ερωτικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verlief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amorous
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

amorøs
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amorous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMOROUS»

The term «amorous» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.868 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMOROUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amorous

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4 QUOTES WITH «AMOROUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word amorous.
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Leslie Charteris
About the Saint's amorous adventures, by the way, I can't speak so brazenly.
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Marie Corelli
Fancy your having no sunshine in London yesterday! Here it was glorious, like full summer, and I sat up with the window wide open, listening to the discourse of two amorous thrushes.
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Andre Maurois
Men and women are not born inconstant: they are made so by their early amorous experiences.
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Matthew Prior
Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMOROUS»

Discover the use of amorous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amorous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Life of an Amorous Woman: And Other Writings
Ihara Saikaku "wrote of the lowest class in the Tokugawa world -- the townsmen who were rising in wealth and power but not in official status."--P. [4] of cover.
井原西鶴, Ivan I. Morris, 1963
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An Amorous History of the Silver Screen: Shanghai Cinema, ...
The first volume in the new and groundbreaking series Cinema and Modernity, An Amorous History of the Silver Screen is an innovative—and well illustrated—look at the cultural history of Chinese modernity through the lens of this seminal ...
Zhang Zhen, 2005
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Amorous Acts: Lacanian Ethics in Modernism, Film, and Queer ...
This book moves debates well beyond the familiar ruts of Hegel, Saussure and sexual difference in which Lacan's thought has become mired.
Frances L. Restuccia, 2006
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The life of an amorous man
First published in 1682, The Life of an Amorous Man depicts the pursuits and follies of the most glorious age of Japan, when wealthy commoners could rise above the warrior caste and indulge in the free and easy life of Japan's pleasure ...
Saikaku Ihara, 1964
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The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue: A Child of the Fifties ...
The comedian traces his rise from a New York City youth of the 1950s and 1960s to a stage and film star, describing his childhood antics as a young class clown, his Jewish heritage, and his professional achievements.
Robert Klein, 2005
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Amorous Things
You may think you're alone, but you never are. Despite your lies, regardless of your misgivings, someone is always there to love you.In this collection of short stories, Kody Boye opens your mind to the power of love.
Kody Boye, 2012
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Amorous Nightmares of Delay: Selected Plays
This volume brings together twenty-four of Frank O'Hara's plays, from one act dramas to brief "eclogues.
Frank O'Hara, 1978
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Amorous Liaisons / Naked Ambition (Mills & Boon Blaze) (Lust ...
Amorous Liaisons Sarah Mayberry Rugged artist Max has always loved Maddy’s company – and craved her body!
Sarah Mayberry, Jule McBride, 2010
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The amorous flea: a musical comedy based on Molière's School ...
The Washington Theater Club presents Charles Goff in "The Amorous Flea," (based on Moliere's "School for Wives"), book by Jerry Devine, music and lyrics by Bruce Montgomery, directed by William Francisco.
Bruce Montgomery, Jerry Devine, 1964
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Amorous Adventures of a Time Traveller
In this novel, Ben Foxe travels to Australia in the early 19th Century, gets shipwrecked, and has to make his way back to England.
David Pope, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMOROUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amorous is used in the context of the following news items.
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How attraction can be affected by scents
A study by American neurologist Dr Alan Hirsch demonstrates that men feel decidedly more amorous when exposed to the smell of chocolate ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
2
Bring on the dancing horses
As groups of visitors gather by his stall and pose for photos he becomes positively amorous. When I approach the horse expecting similar ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
3
Anyone looking for a job? Male strippers in high demand in Ireland
Tommy also said the ladies can get a bit overly amorous after a few drinks. "They can get a bit touchy-feely, but the guys don't mind, it's all good clean fun.". «JOE, Jul 15»
4
Gawker — and First Amendment — may receive body blow from …
Or will the jurors conclude that Hogan couldn't have any legitimate right to hide the amorous adventures he bragged about elsewhere and that ... «The Conversation US, Jul 15»
5
'Poldark' Recap: Season 1, Part 3
He's going to do the honorable thing, even if it seems rushed and not terribly amorous. Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza Carne: (C) Robert ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
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Hazelnut farmers use pheromones to confuse moths, save orchards …
McKenzie River Valley farmers are learning how to confuse amorous filbert moths — in order to reduce the hazelnut industry's use of pesticides ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
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Is Brynne Edelsten BACK with troubled ex-boyfriend Big Red Ra?
The pair put on an amorous display and happily cosied up for a happy snap, fuelling speculation they may have rekindled their romance. «Woman's Day, Jul 15»
8
Burr: A little Ticklenaked fun
Although a bit disappointed that Ticklenaked wasn't the result of an amorous affair between some early Ryegate inhabitants, I was finally ... «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
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The Internet - Ego Death
... Ego Death is an LP of sincerity, boldly naked candor and amorous wanting. There's a certain wary, grating grisliness to the music that's also, ... «HipHopDX, Jul 15»
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From Masinde Muliro Gardens to Manchester park: Hot weather …
Police in Greater Manchester were called out twice to reports of over-amorous couples getting carried away on Friday, one pair in a telephone ... «SDE Entertainment News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Amorous [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/amorous>. May 2024 ».
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