Definition of amorous
1
: strongly moved by love and especially sexual love
amorous couples
2
: being in love : enamored
—usually used with of amorous of the girl
3a
: indicative of love
received amorous glances from her partner
b
: of or relating to love
an amorous novel
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The first known use of amorous was in the 14th century
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