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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
  • His Ian is a man who loves life — the life of a British celebrity, an erotic adventurer, and an actor who’s gifted and ambitious enough to think of himself as an artist.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • No other designer has synthesized erotic tension with such aplomb since Ford himself.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of erotic
Adjective
  • The results are sexy and funny, strange and gorgeous, personal and political, unconcerned with taboo or traditional structure.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Sadie Sink is channeling her inner pop star in a sexy new campaign for Calvin Klein.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Dourif was a hit as the amorous Nancy, who’s really just a shape-shifting creature that craves salt for her survival.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hoffenberg had maintained the video would prove the kiss was not amorous.
    — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of amorous

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“Amatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amatory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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