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amatory

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am·a·to·ry  (m-tôr, -tr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or expressive of love, especially sexual love: an amatory mood; an amatory embrace.
[Latin amtrius, from amtor, lover; see amateur.]
amatory [ˈæmətərɪ], amatorial [ˌæməˈtɔːrɪəl]
adj
of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire
[from Latin amātōrius, from amāre to love]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.amatory - expressive of or exciting sexual love or romanceamatory - expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; "her amatory affairs"; "amorous glances"; "a romantic adventure"; "a romantic moonlight ride"
amorous, romantic
loving - feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances"
Translations
amatory [ˈæmətərɪ] ADJ (frm, liter) → amatorio, erótico
amatory
adj → Liebes-; adventure also → amourös; glance, remark, feelings → verliebt; amatory poem → Liebesgedicht nt
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