adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-m ə -r ə s, ' am-r ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin amorosus, from Latin amor love, from amare to love
Date: 14th century
1 : strongly moved by love and especially sexual love < amorous couples>
2 : being in love : ENAMORED ― usually used with of < amorous of the girl>
3 a : indicative of love <received amorous glances from her partner> b : of or relating to love <an amorous novel>
– am · o · rous · ly adverb
– am · o · rous · ness noun