amatory

English

Etymology

From Latin amātōrius (“pertaining to love or a lover”, adjective), from amātor (“a lover”), from amō (“I love”).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈa.mə.tə.ɹi/

Adjective

amatory (comparative more amatory, superlative most amatory)

Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
- 1819, Lord Byron, Don Juan, II.170:
  Eggs, oysters, too, are amatory food; / But who is their purveyor from above / Heaven knows […]

Related terms

Terms related to amatory

amateur

amiable

amicable

amorous

Translations

of or relating to love, especially sexual love

French: amatoire (fr)
Irish: grách, mianúil

Portuguese: amatório

References

amatory in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
amatory in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
amatory at OneLook Dictionary Search

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