inamorata

noun

in·amo·ra·ta | \i-ˌna-mə-ˈrä-tə

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Definition of inamorata

: a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations

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a story about a powerful politician and his inamorata a number of women have been suggested as the inamorata who inspired such passionate love poetry

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In truth, the song’s afterglow eases the farcical ordeal of Charity hiding out in Vittorio’s closet after his tempestuous inamorata, Ursula (Ashley Loren), storms the apartment. — Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "'Sweet Charity' from Reprise: The dancing never gets old, but the book could use a nip and tuck," 23 June 2018

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inamorata

noun

English Language Learners Definition of inamorata

: the woman that a man loves

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