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amorousness

/ˈæm.ə.rəs.nəs/

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noun

/ˈæm.ə.rəs.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство любви или нежности, или пробуждение чувств сексуального желания.

A noun referring to a feeling of love or fondness, or the arousal of feelings of sexual desire.

uncountable

  1. Feeling of love or fondnessC1formal

    A strong emotional state characterized by affection, tenderness, and romantic attachment toward another person.

    ruВлюблённость

    • His amorousness was evident in the way he looked at her.
    • The poem expressed a deep amorousness for his beloved.
    • Their amorousness grew stronger with each passing day.

    Synonymsadorationaffectionattachmentdevotionfondnesslovepassiontenderness

    Antonymsanimosityantipathyaversioncoldnesshatredhostilityindifference

  2. Arousal of sexual desireC1formal

    The state or quality of being inclined to or expressing romantic or sexual attraction and passion.

    ruВлюбчивость

    • The novel's scenes of amorousness were tastefully written.
    • Her amorousness was a clear signal of her interest.
    • The film explored the amorousness of the main characters.

    Synonymsardorcarnalityconcupiscencedesireeroticisminfatuationlustlustfulnesspassionsensuality

Forms
  • amorousnesses plural form
  • amorousnesses' possessive plural form
  • amorousness's possessive singular form