Amorous
What it means
Showing or motivated by romantic or sexual affection.
Reach for it when describing clearly romantic attention without substituting for general warmth
The novel follows an amorous friendship that becomes a committed partnership.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
flirtatious
Fits when playful signals of attraction are visible
Careful Flirtation may be casual and does not prove sincere affection.
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everyday
Fits when care and attachment deserve uncomplicated praise
Careful Loving is broader and less charged than amorous.
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everyday
Fits when courtship or intimate love is the clear context
Careful Romantic can describe an idealized style without actual affection.
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warm
Fits when tender feeling matters without sexual implication
Careful Affectionate includes family and friendship and may not be amorous.
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warm
Fits when strong emotion and desire are central
Careful Passionate can concern work, art, or causes.
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literary
Fits when intense devotion suits elevated prose
Careful Ardent does not identify romance and can sound theatrical.
Opposites 3
- unromantic
- indifferent
- platonic
Common phrases 3
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amorous attention
He made clear that the amorous attention was welcome before continuing.
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amorous relationship
Their amorous relationship developed from years of trust.
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amorous mood
The music gives the final scene an amorous mood.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated