amatory

adjective

ˈa-mə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce amatory (audio)
Definition of amatorynext
as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire amatory letters that kept their love alive during the years they were separated by war

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Recent Examples of amatory The brilliant young Mozart, only 34 at the time of the premiere, lifted this ludicrous amatory romp into sublime heights with his music. — Jeremy Yudkin, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2023 Lapine, making his feature film debut, doesn’t have the technique to turn this amatory whirl into a lyrical roundelay. — Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amatory
  1. erotic
  2. sexy
  3. amorous
Adjective
  • But, in a touch that dovetails delightfully with the novel’s topical subjects, the erotic specifics are almost entirely blurred out.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • However, that path could lead him away from the brand of expositions on erotic pleasures that sustain his fame and, more important, his fortune.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of erotic
Adjective
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
  • The talk of the talk show hosts' gathering included the state of late-night television, amorous encounters with guests and one high-profile hate-watcher.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Definition of amorous

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