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单词 amatory
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amatory in British English

(ˈæmətərɪ) or amatorial (ˌæməˈtɔːrɪəl)
adjective
of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire
Also called: amatorian, amatorious
Word origin
C16: from Latin amātōrius, from amāre to love

amatory in American English

(ˈæməˌtɔri)
adjective
of, causing, or showing love, esp. sexual love
Word origin
L amatorius < amator, lover: see amateur

Synonyms of 'amatory'

erotic, sexual, romantic, sexy
More Synonyms of amatory
(adjective) 
Definition
of or relating to romantic or sexual love
Synonyms
erotic
passionate and erotic love poetry
sexual
exchanging sexual glances
romantic
They enjoyed a romantic dinner for two.
sexy
passionate
a passionate embrace
sensual
He was a very sensual person.
steamy (informal)
He'd had a steamy affair with an office colleague.
aphrodisiac
amorous
the object of his amorous intentions
lascivious
The man was lascivious, sexually perverted and insatiable.
libidinous
He let his libidinous imagination run away with him.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of amorous
Definition
feeling, displaying, or relating to sexual love or desire
the object of his amorous intentions
Synonyms
loving,
in love,
tender,
passionate,
fond,
erotic,
affectionate,
ardent,
impassioned,
doting,
enamoured,
lustful,
attached,
lovesick,
amatory
in the sense of lascivious
Definition
showing or producing sexual desire
The man was lascivious, sexually perverted and insatiable.
Synonyms
lustful,
sensual,
immoral,
randy (informal, British),
horny (slang),
voluptuous,
lewd,
wanton,
salacious,
prurient,
lecherous,
libidinous,
licentious,
unchaste
in the sense of libidinous
Definition
characterized by excessive sexual desire
He let his libidinous imagination run away with him.
Synonyms
lustful,
sensual,
wanton,
carnal,
loose (old-fashioned),
randy (informal, British),
wicked,
salacious,
prurient,
impure,
debauched,
lascivious,
incontinent,
lecherous,
concupiscent,
unchaste,
ruttish

Nearby words of
amatory

  • amass
  • amateur
  • amateurish
  • amatory
  • amaze
  • amazed
  • amazement

Synonyms of 'amatory'

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