amorous
/ˈæ mə rəs/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) inclined toward or displaying love
- (adj) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
Usage(s):
- The president suffered heavily in the polls for the roller coaster of his amorous adventures.
- John had a sleepless night because of the amorous couple making noises in the next room.
- The amorous couple were creating nuisance with their public show of affection.
Quotes
- Hoffman discussed his "Fockers" whipped cream bed scene with Barbra Streisand saying, "We didn't want to do those so-called amorous scenes you see on screen ...... where they've got their tongues down each other's throats and the camera pans down to...on Jan 26, 2005 By: Barbra Streisand Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
- "Sometimes I think I have to dress up as a panda, go over to the zoo and cast some amorous glances at a female panda," Nader says. "What do you think, Cardozo? Do you think that's stretching it a bit?"on Sep 16, 2008 By: Ralph Nader Source: Deseret News
- "He is far too amorous," Hayes said. "His mind is on other things and he's not embarrassed to show it and you can't run like that. When there's not many horses around he works like a weight-for-age star, but he has proven difficult on...on Feb 27, 2010 By: David Hayes Source: Herald Sun
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