amatory

adjective

am·​a·​to·​ry ˈa-mə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce amatory (audio)
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: of, relating to, or expressing sexual love
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amatory letters that kept their love alive during the years they were separated by war
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Lapine, making his feature film debut, doesn’t have the technique to turn this amatory whirl into a lyrical roundelay. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023 The brilliant young Mozart, only 34 at the time of the premiere, lifted this ludicrous amatory romp into sublime heights with his music. — Jeremy Yudkin, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2023

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Etymology

borrowed from Latin amātōrius, adjective derivative of amātōr-, amātor "lover" — more at amateur

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amatory was in 1571

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“Amatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amatory. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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amatory

adjective
am·​a·​to·​ry ˈam-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce amatory (audio)
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: of, relating to, or expressing sexual love
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