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amative

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am·a·tive  (m-tv)
adj.
Relating to or inclined toward love, especially sexual love; amorous.
[Medieval Latin amtvus, capable of love, from amtus, past participle of Latin amre, to love.]
ama·tive·ly adv.
ama·tive·ness n.
amative [ˈæmətɪv]
adj
a rare word for amorous
[from Medieval Latin amātīvus, from Latin amāre to love]
amatively  adv
amativeness  n
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Adj.1.amative - inclined toward or displaying love; "feeling amorous"
amorous
loving - feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances"


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