as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
male birds engage in amorous behavior—nest-building, singing, showing off their finery—in order to attract females
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Recent Examples of amorous
By wagering money, bettors are setting the odds on the amorous relationships of high-profile figures, from Zendaya to Katy Perry.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
For Proust—who may have met Wilde and even been the subject of the older man’s amorous attention (though accounts of their meeting or meetings could be apocryphal)—his downfall showed that life featured far keener sorrows than those encountered in books.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Crew members are trained to deal with troublesome passengers like amorous or entitled couples.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for amorous
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
For Proust—who may have met Wilde and even been the subject of the older man’s amorous attention (though accounts of their meeting or meetings could be apocryphal)—his downfall showed that life featured far keener sorrows than those encountered in books.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Crew members are trained to deal with troublesome passengers like amorous or entitled couples.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amorous
Adjective
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Good Bones, which will be developed for Prime Video, is described as an erotic thriller set in the world of country music.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The museum displays some 4,000 pieces of erotic art that owner Naomi Wilzig has collected over the years.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Romance will be passionate and sexy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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Lapine, making his feature film debut, doesn’t have the technique to turn this amatory whirl into a lyrical roundelay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2023
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“Amorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amorous. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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