AMOROUS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

amorous

adjective

ˈa-mə-rəs

Definition of amorous

as in erotic

of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire male birds engage in amorous behavior—nest-building, singing, showing off their finery—in order to attract females

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Recent Examples of amorous Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 Omid, whose English surpasses Marjan’s own level, has excited such hopes, and the touchingly Chekhovian quasi-romance between them adds a gentle note of amorous wistfulness. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 The amorous couple abandoned their spouses, children, and lives (and Wright his practice) in 1909 to spend a year together in Europe before relocating to Taliesin in 1911. — Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 In their letter, the faculty committee said not only would potential conflicts of interest arise in the impartiality of future tenure decisions and other professional development opportunities, but in the development and approval of the pending revision of the amorous relationship policy. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for amorous

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In the late 1970s, Brass entered a new phase and gained fresh notoriety with cult historical-erotic films Salon Kitty (1976) and Caligula (1979) as well as The Key (1983), a free adaptation of a novel by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
But no one who delves into Duchamp can shake the feeling that erotic fixations and frustrated romantic love are at the core of his imaginative universe.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026

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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

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