Amorous

Pronunciation: /ˈæmərəs/

Definitions of amorous

adjective showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

Example Sentences

A1 The young couple shared an amorous kiss.

A2 They went on a romantic and amorous date.

B1 Their amorous relationship blossomed into something more serious.

B2 The novel depicted the characters' amorous adventures in great detail.

C1 The film explored the complexities of amorous relationships in a modern society.

C2 The artist's paintings were filled with passion and amorous themes.

Examples of amorous in a Sentence

formal The amorous couple enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

informal They're so amorous, always hugging and kissing in public.

slang Those two are totally lovey-dovey, it's kinda gross.

figurative His amorous gestures towards success were evident in his dedication and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of amorous

• past tense: was amorous
• plural: amorous
• comparative: more amorous
• superlative: most amorous
• present tense: amorous
• future tense: will be amorous
• perfect tense: have been amorous
• continuous tense: am being amorous
• singular: amorous
• positive degree: amorous
• infinitive: to be amorous
• gerund: being amorous
• participle: amorous

Origin and Evolution of amorous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amorous' originated from the Latin word 'amorosus' which is derived from 'amor', meaning love.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe feelings of love and desire, 'amorous' has evolved to also encompass romantic or sexual relationships.