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- [am-er-uh s]
- /ˈæm ər əs/
- /ˈæ.mə.rə.sli/
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- [am-er-uh s]
- /ˈæm ər əs/
Definitions of amorously word
- adjective amorously inclined or disposed to love, especially sexual love: an amorous disposition. 1
- adjective amorously showing or expressing love: an amorous letter. 1
- adjective amorously of or relating to love: amorous poetry. 1
- adjective amorously being in love; enamored: She smiled and at once he became amorous of her. 1
- noun amorously In an amorous or loving manner. 1
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Origin of amorously
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French < Latin amōrōsus, equivalent to amor love + -ōsus -ose1, -ous
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Parts of speech for Amorously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amorously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amorously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amorously
adverb amorously
- romantically — of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- ardently — having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
- rapturously — full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
- adoringly — to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.
Antonyms for amorously
adverb amorously
- dispassionately — free from or unaffected by passion; devoid of personal feeling or bias; impartial; calm: a dispassionate critic.
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