Amatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑ.mə.tə.ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amatory is an adjective meaning Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
Meaning
Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
Example Sentences
Eggs, oysters, too, are amatory food; / But who is their purveyor from above / Heaven knows […]
In the desperate search for amatory satisfactions, the most monstrous ingredients have throughout the ages, been sought and compounded into electuaries and pastilles, philtres and ointments.
Synonyms for amatory
Depending on context, synonyms include amorous, loving, romantic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amorous, loving, romantic, amoristic, amative, amatorial.
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