Amative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈam.ə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amative is an adjective meaning Pertaining to love; amorous.
Meaning
Pertaining to love; amorous.
Example Sentences
His endearments were not amative or effete, but manly like Churchill's, and gave one a sense of being singled out, of having value.
His amative enthusiasm, at which he is himself laughing, and his clever, imaginative, humorous ways, contrast strongly with the sincere tenderness and dignified quietness of the woman.
He was also confounded by its implication in Podson. Damme, the idea of that runt of a feller makin' up to a woman old enough to be his mother! Bradly banged pots about the stove, preparing the evening meal, to relieve himself of an outraged sense of propriety at Podson's amative presumption.
Synonyms for amative
Depending on context, synonyms include amorous, loving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amorous, loving, amoristic, amatory, amatorial, romantic.
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