Amorous

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Disposed towards or expressing romantic love and physical affection.

“He sent her amorous letters throughout their long separation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæ.mrəs/

Syllables

am·o·rous

Related Words

Synonyms

amativeamatory romantic

Antonyms

coldindifferentunloving

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in OUS and contains three vowels including a double O in the middle, a useful pattern to remember

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Scrabble

Scores 9 points, the OUS ending is a common adjective suffix and the double O can help utilise spare tiles

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Words you can make from Amorous

Shorter words formed from the letters in “amorous”.

amours ramous amour arums maros moors moosa moras morus mosur muras musar ramus roams rooms roosa rusma sarum surma amor amos amus arms arum

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