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amorously

/ˈæm.ə.rəs.li/
am · or · ous · ly
Adjective:amorous
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows, feels, or relates to romantic or sexual love and desire.

Example

"In the final scene of the classic film, the protagonist gazes amorously at his beloved across the crowded ballroom."

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• Rhymes for amorously

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amoral
amorally
amorous
amorously
amorpha
amorphousness
amortization

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'amorous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Amorous' derives from Old French 'amorous', from Medieval Latin 'amorosus', ultimately rooted in Latin 'amor' (love).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amorously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amorously
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