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am·a·tive
(ăm′ə-tĭv)adj.
Relating to or inclined toward love, especially sexual love; amorous.
[Medieval Latin amātīvus, capable of love, from amātus, past participle of Latin amāre, to love.]
am′a·tive·ly adv.
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amative
(ˈæmətɪv)adj
a rare word for amorous
[C17: from Medieval Latin amātīvus, from Latin amāre to love]
ˈamatively adv
ˈamativeness n
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am•a•tive
(ˈæm ə tɪv)adj.
disposed to love; amorous.
[1630–40; < Medieval Latin]
am′a•tive•ly, adv.
am′a•tive•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | amative - inclined toward or displaying love; "feeling amorous" loving - feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances" |
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amative
adjectiveFeeling or devoted to sexual love or desire:
amorous, concupiscent, erotic, lascivious, lecherous, lewd, libidinous, lustful, lusty, passionate, prurient, sexy.
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