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单词 amorous
释义 am·o·rous
\ˈam(ə)rəs, ˈaamr-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin amorosus, from Latin amor love (from amare to love) + -osus -ose — more at amateur
1. : strongly moved by love, especially sexual love : given to lovemaking
 < a prey for women — H.S.Canby >
2. : in love : enamored — usually used with of, formerly with on
 < he is amorous of the girl >
 < naturally amorous of all that is beautiful — Sir Thomas Browne >
3.
 a. : manifesting love : indicative of love
  < black swans on the lake twine their necks in amorous play — James McAuley >
 b. : produced by or productive of love
 c. : of or relating to love
  < an amorous novel >
4.
 a. : warmly affectionate : fond, loving
  < the amorous care with which Tom drew a volume from the bookcase — Arnold Bennett >
 b. : characterized by warmth and passion
  < amorous music or poetry >
  < an amorous outburst of lyricism >
am·o·rous·ly adverb
am·o·rous·ness noun -es
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