Amour
noun
A love relationship.
She's having an amour with a man she met in Italy
Often appears as...
- secret amour
- hopeless amour
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
Feelings of love or deep affection.
He was lost in amour for her
Often appears as...
- deep amour
- pure amour
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
noun
A love relationship.
She's having an amour with a man she met in Italy
Often appears as...
- secret amour
- hopeless amour
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
Feelings of love or deep affection.
He was lost in amour for her
Often appears as...
- deep amour
- pure amour
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Context
Use 'amour' when discussing a romantic relationship, often extramarital or secretive.
Their secret amour began with subtle glances.
Pro Tip 2/3French Origin
'Amour' is French for love; using it adds a touch of sophistication or romance to the English text.
His amour was as fervent as a Parisian night.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
The term 'amour' carries a literary flavor, suited for written narratives, poetry or storytelling.
In the novel, her unrequited amour propelled the plot.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Context
Use 'amour' when discussing a romantic relationship, often extramarital or secretive.
Their secret amour began with subtle glances.
Pro Tip 2/3French Origin
'Amour' is French for love; using it adds a touch of sophistication or romance to the English text.
His amour was as fervent as a Parisian night.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
The term 'amour' carries a literary flavor, suited for written narratives, poetry or storytelling.
In the novel, her unrequited amour propelled the plot.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Context
Use 'amour' when discussing a romantic relationship, often extramarital or secretive.
Their secret amour began with subtle glances.
Pro Tip 2/3French Origin
'Amour' is French for love; using it adds a touch of sophistication or romance to the English text.
His amour was as fervent as a Parisian night.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
The term 'amour' carries a literary flavor, suited for written narratives, poetry or storytelling.
In the novel, her unrequited amour propelled the plot.
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Quote examples
Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Our amour fou with 'The Sopranos' is headed for long-term parking, like so many of its most memorable characters. We'll never see a show like this again.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Amour is the one human activity of any importance in which laughter and pleasure preponderate, if ever so slightly, over misery and pain.
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Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
Man is jealous because of his amour propre; woman is jealous because of her lack of it.
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Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Our amour fou with 'The Sopranos' is headed for long-term parking, like so many of its most memorable characters. We'll never see a show like this again.
Quote examples
Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Amour is the one human activity of any importance in which laughter and pleasure preponderate, if ever so slightly, over misery and pain.
Quote examples
Germaine Greer
Australian Activist
Man is jealous because of his amour propre; woman is jealous because of her lack of it.
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