amorous
word
Definition
Showing or feeling strong romantic or sexual love for someone. It often describes behavior or feelings relating to love or desire.
Usage & Nuances
"Amorous" is formal or literary—rarely used in casual conversation. Common in descriptions of romance, poetry, or when discussing 'amorous advances' or 'amorous feelings'. Not used for family or friendship love.
Spanish: amoroso - apasionado (romántico)Portuguese (BR): amoroso - apaixonado (romântico)Portuguese (PT): amoroso - apaixonado (romântico)Chinese (Simplified): 多情的 - 爱情的Chinese (Traditional): 多情的 - 愛情的Hindi: प्रेमपूर्ण - प्रेमीArabic: عاطفي - مُغْرَمBengali: প্রণয়ময় - প্রেমাসক্তRussian: влюблённый - любовный - страстныйJapanese: 情愛的 - 恋愛感情を持つVietnamese: đa tình - đầy tình cảmKorean: 애정이 넘치는 - 애욕의Turkish: âşık - tutkulu - aşk doluUrdu: عاشقانہ - محبت بھراIndonesian: penuh cinta - penuh hasrat
Example Sentences
He sent her amorous letters every week.
basic
She disliked his amorous attention.
basic
The movie is about an amorous couple.
basic
He made some amorous advances at the party.
natural
Spring makes people feel a bit more amorous.
natural
After a romantic dinner, he became quite amorous.
natural