Eros
noun
ˈer-ˌäs 
ˈir-
ˈir- 1
: the Greek god of erotic love compare cupid
2
: the sum of life-preserving instincts that are manifested as impulses to gratify basic needs, as sublimated impulses, and as impulses to protect and preserve the body and mind compare death instinct
3
a
: love conceived by Plato as a fundamental creative impulse having a sensual element
b
often not capitalized : erotic love or desire
Synonyms
- ardor
- concupiscence
- eroticism
- horniness
- itch
- lust
- lustfulness
- passion
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Word History
Etymology
Greek Erōs, from erōs sexual love; akin to Greek erasthai to love, desire
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
Eros
noun
ˈe(ə)r-ˌäs ˈi(ə)r-
ˈi(ə)r- : the sum of life-preserving instincts that are manifested as impulses to gratify basic needs (as sex), as sublimated impulses motivated by the same needs, and as impulses to protect and preserve the body and mind
called also life instinct
compare death instincteros
noun
as in lust
intense sexual desire dedicated to the poet's lover, the sonnet has eros as its theme Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- lust
- lustfulness
- eroticism
- passion
- concupiscence
- ardor
- horniness
- erotomania
- itch
- nymphomania
- satyriasis
- licentiousness
- lewdness
- lasciviousness
- wantonness
- salaciousness
- randiness
- libidinousness
- lickerishness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- frigidity