adjective
amorous
AM-er-uhs/ˈæmərəs/
Showing romantic or sexual desire.
The couple exchanges amorous glances across the crowded dinner table.
Etymology
The pieces describe someone characterized by love. Although Latin amor could include friendly affection, the adjective already carried the more specific senses “in love” and “sexually attracted.”
In context
while your oxytocin level increases causing you to feel amorous.
check out these amorous and unfortunate Eocene Turtles. But, because finding two fossil vertebrates "caught in the act" is rare and therefore unreliable,
More examples
- He writes an amorous letter to his wife.
- The film follows their awkward amorous adventures.
- She politely rejects his amorous advances.
Similar words
- romantic
- Can suggest tenderness or idealization without sexual desire.
- affectionate
- Includes warm feelings that need not be romantic or sexual.