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Latinlove
About This Root
From Latin amare (to love) and amor (love). Spans romantic and interpersonal affection — amorous (full of love), amiable (lovable), amicable (friendly), and enamored (in love). Amateur originally meant 'one who loves' (doing something). Intriguingly, enemy comes from in- + amicus, literally 'not a friend'.
Associated Words · 14
enemy
A person or force that is hostile or opposed to another
amateur
A person who does something for pleasure, not professionally; non-professional
amiable
Friendly and pleasant in manner
enmity
Deep hostility or hatred between people
enamor
To cause to fall in love or be captivated
amorous
Feeling or showing romantic or sexual love and desire
amicable
Friendly and peaceable in nature
inimical
Harmful in effect; hostile or unfriendly
amateurish
Lacking professional skill or polish
amity
Friendly and peaceful relations between people or nations
amour
A secret or illicit love affair
amateurism
The principle of participating in activities for enjoyment, not money
amatory
Relating to or expressing romantic or sexual love
enamored
Deeply in love with or strongly attracted to someone or something