Amour
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈmʊə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amour is a noun meaning Courtship; flirtation.
Meaning
Courtship; flirtation.
More Meanings
- A love affair.
- A lover.
- (obsolete) Love, affection.
Example Sentences
The amours of the greater scaup are, if anything, even more varied.
Makes you wonder how they were able to see their amours, or their hands.
Perhaps Daisy never went in for amour at all—and yet there's something in that voice of hers….
Jones had mentioned the Fact of his Amour, and of his being the Rival of Blifil, but had cautiously concealed the Name of the young Lady.
Word Forms
- amours
- amor
Synonyms for amour
Depending on context, synonyms include liaison, affair, intimacy, involvement, affaire.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affair, intimacy, affaire, involvement, liaison, lovey.
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