amorousness

indénombrable

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un sentiment d'amour ou de tendresse, ou l'éveil de sentiments de désir sexuel.

1. Feeling of love or fondness C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷état amoureux

   Synonymes: adorationaffectionattachmentdevotionfondnesslovepassiontenderness

   Antonymes: animosityantipathyaversioncoldnesshatredhostilityindifference

2. Arousal of sexual desire C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Érotisme

   Synonymes: ardorcarnalityconcupiscencedesireeroticisminfatuationlustlustfulnesspassionsensuality

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