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amorous
This term describes a specific blend of romantic longing and physical attraction. It often carries a softer, more poetic tone than words like lustful, though it can imply a strong sexual drive depending on the context. It is frequently used to describe gestures, glances, or letters that signal an intent to seduce or a deep state of infatuation.
In modern usage, the word can occasionally lean toward the ironic or the overly formal, as it evokes the imagery of classical romance or courtly love. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation, appearing more often in literary descriptions or formal characterizations of someone's disposition.
Meanings
Examples
He cast an amorous glance toward her across the crowded room.
Stop being so amorous and help me with the groceries.
The young poet spent his nights writing amorous verses to a woman he had never met.
I wonder if she feels the same amorous attraction that I do.
The elf prince was known for his amorous nature and frequent heartbreaks.
They shared an amorous embrace under the moonlight.
The novel describes the amorous adventures of a rogue sailor.