amorous
adjective
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic or sexual love; inclined to love; being in love.
Etymology
From Old French amorous, from Latin amorosus meaning "full of love," from amor (love), related to amare (to love).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The amorous couple walked hand in hand along the moonlit beach."
- 2.
"Spring seemed to put all the birds in an amorous mood."
- 3.
"His amorous advances were politely but firmly rejected."
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Fun Fact
Published on Valentine's Day - this holiday's association with romantic love began with Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, who wrote that birds choose their mates on "seynt Valentynes day."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (A, M, O, R, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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