Amorous
/ˈæm.ər.əs/noun
Relating to or showing love, especially in a romantic sense.
Did you know?The Latin root 'amor' not only means love but was also associated with the Roman god of love, Cupid, who was known for igniting uncontrollable desires.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁em-
“to love, to desire”
Latin
Latin
amor
“love, affection”
Old French
Old French
amoureux
“loving, affectionate”
Middle English
Middle English
amorous
“relating to love, characterized by romantic desire”
Modern English
English
amorous
“pertaining to or expressive of love”