ˈam(ə)rəs, ˈaamr- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin amorosus, from Latin amor love (from amare to love) + -osus -ose — more at amateur
1. : strongly moved by love, especially sexual love : given to lovemaking
a prey for women — H.S.Canby
2. : in love : enamored — usually used with of, formerly with on
he is amorous of the girl
naturally amorous of all that is beautiful — Sir Thomas Browne
3.
a. : manifesting love : indicative of love
black swans on the lake twine their necks in amorous play — James McAuley
b. : produced by or productive of love
c. : of or relating to love
an amorous novel
4.
a. : warmly affectionate : fond , loving
the amorous care with which Tom drew a volume from the bookcase — Arnold Bennett
b. : characterized by warmth and passion
amorous music or poetry
an amorous outburst of lyricism
• am·o·rous·ly adverb
• am·o·rous·ness noun -es