amorous

/ˈæmərəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈæmərəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-mə-rəs ˈam-rəs/ (ame, mw)

amorous — adjective

  • amorouspositive
  • more amorouscomparative
  • most amoroussuperlative

1. showing clear sexual desire or a wish to begin a physical relationship.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing clear sexual desire or a wish to begin a physical relationship.

例句

Across the crowded hotel bar, Noor's smile looked distinctly amorous.

looked amorous: predicative use for visible desire

The actor slipped Hannah an amorous note after the rehearsal dinner.

同義詞
  • lustful

    stronger and often more blunt or negative in tone.

  • seductive

    focuses more on trying to attract someone than on feeling desire.

  • flirtatious

    often sounds lighter and more playful, with less direct sexual force.

反義詞
  • chaste

    emphasizes restraint and the absence of sexual behavior.

  • platonic

    describes affection or closeness without sexual desire.

文法句型

an amorous look

an amorous note

grow amorous

用法筆記

Usually describes looks, messages, behavior, or advances that show sexual interest. It often sounds formal or literary. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense stresses desire or seduction, not simply being in love.

常見錯誤

❌The puppy gave us an amorous welcome at the door.
✅The puppy gave us an excited welcome at the door.
💡'amorous' suggests sexual or flirtatious desire, so it does not fit ordinary animal excitement or friendliness.

2. connected with romantic love, or showing the warm feelings of someone who is in

2.形容詞C1
釋義

connected with romantic love, or showing the warm feelings of someone who is in love.

例句

Sumin wrote an amorous poem to her husband from the mountain camp.

amorous poem: literary expression of love

The old film follows two amorous students through their final summer in Seoul.

同義詞
  • loving

    broader and warmer, often used for family as well as partners.

  • romantic

    more common and can describe settings or gestures as well as feelings.

  • affectionate

    focuses on gentle warmth rather than being in love.

反義詞
  • cold

    suggests a lack of warmth or loving feeling.

  • unloving

    directly means not showing affection or love.

文法句型

an amorous poem

an amorous couple

sound amorous

用法筆記

More often used in literary descriptions of lovers, letters, songs, or courtship. It focuses on romantic attachment or tender expression. Distinguish from sense 1, which suggests more direct sexual desire.

常見錯誤

❌My aunt gave me an amorous hug at the airport.
✅My aunt gave me a loving hug at the airport.
💡'amorous' suggests romantic love between partners, so it sounds wrong for family affection.