Amative
//ˈam.ə.tɪv// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to love; amorous. not-comparable
"1898, His amative enthusiasm, at which he is himself laughing, and his clever, imaginative, humorous ways, contrast strongly with the sincere tenderness and dignified quietness of the woman. : George Bernard Shaw, The Philanderer"
Adjective
- 1 inclined toward or displaying love wordnet
Example
More examples"1898, His amative enthusiasm, at which he is himself laughing, and his clever, imaginative, humorous ways, contrast strongly with the sincere tenderness and dignified quietness of the woman. : George Bernard Shaw, The Philanderer"
Etymology
From Medieval Latin amātīvus, from Latin amātus, perfect passive participle of amō (“love”).
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