Amorous

/ˈæmərəs/ adjective

Definition

Full of love, affection, or desire; showing or expressing romantic or sexual feelings.

Etymology

From Old French 'amorous,' derived from Latin 'amorosus' (amor 'love'). The root 'amor' appears in Romance languages as a near-universal word for love.

Kelly Says

All Romance languages—Spanish 'amor,' French 'amour,' Italian 'amore'—share this Latin root. It's one of humanity's oldest and most poetic words, showing how love transcends language barriers.

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