Amatory
adjective
Related to or expressing sexual love.
She wrote him an amatory letter filled with passionate words.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
adjective
Related to or expressing sexual love.
She wrote him an amatory letter filled with passionate words.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Often found in books, poems, and older writings, not in everyday conversation.
The novel featured a series of amatory poems.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotions
Conveys intense, passionate feelings, more than just liking someone.
The amatory gaze he gave her spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Used
It's an uncommon word, so use it to impress or when the context is very formal.
His amatory advances were met with surprise.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Often found in books, poems, and older writings, not in everyday conversation.
The novel featured a series of amatory poems.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotions
Conveys intense, passionate feelings, more than just liking someone.
The amatory gaze he gave her spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Used
It's an uncommon word, so use it to impress or when the context is very formal.
His amatory advances were met with surprise.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Often found in books, poems, and older writings, not in everyday conversation.
The novel featured a series of amatory poems.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotions
Conveys intense, passionate feelings, more than just liking someone.
The amatory gaze he gave her spoke volumes.
Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Used
It's an uncommon word, so use it to impress or when the context is very formal.
His amatory advances were met with surprise.
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