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amatory

ama·tory

UK/ˈɑ.mə.tə.ɹi/ US/ˈæ.məˌtɔː.ɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

  • “her amatory affairs”
  • “amorous glances”
  • “a romantic adventure”
  • “a romantic moonlight ride”
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Origin

From Latin amātōrius (“pertaining to love or a lover”, adjective), from amātor (“a lover”), from amō (“to love”).

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