amorous
UK/'æm(ə)rəs/US/'æmәrәs/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic or sexual love and desire.
多情的；充满爱意的；表达情欲的。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishamor (love) + -ous (full of) = 'full of love.' It leans toward romantic or physical desire — an amorous glance, amorous advances — rather than friendly affection.
Root am still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.amorous glance含情的目光
- 2.amorous advances求爱的举动
- 3.amorous feelings爱恋的感受
- 4.amorous adventure风流韵事
Example Sentences
- 1.
He cast her an amorous glance across the room.
- 2.
The poem is full of amorous longing.
- 3.
She gently rebuffed his amorous advances.