amatory

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

Etymology

From Latin amātōrius (“pertaining to love or a lover”, adjective), from amātor (“a lover”), from amō (“to love”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

amorous, romantic

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