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Synonyms & Antonyms of amorous
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
Synonyms for amorous
- amatory,
- aphrodisiac
- (also aphrodisiacal),
- erogenous,
- erotic
- (also erotical),
- erotogenic,
- sexy,
- steamy
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The first known use of amorous was in the 14th century
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