Amatory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈamÉ™təɹi/

Origin

From Latin amatorius ("pertaining to love or a lover"), from amator ("a lover"), from amare ("to love").

Full definition of amatory

Adjective

1. Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.
• 1819, Lord Byron, Don Juan, II.170:Eggs, oysters, too, are amatory food;
  But who is their purveyor from above
  Heaven knows ....

Related terms

• amateur
• amiable
• amicable
• amorous