amorously en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English amorously, amerously; equivalent to amorous + -ly.
Meanings
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In an amorous or loving manner.
A unique anti-aphrodisiac was the heart of a turtle carried in a wolf's skin. It prevented a person from ever being tempted amorously.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 238:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more amorously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most amorously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (13)
ca amorosament (in an amorous manner) · fi rakastavasti (in an amorous manner) · eo ameme (in an amorous manner) · es amorosamente (in an amorous manner) · pl miłośnie (in an amorous manner) · fi lemmekkäästi (in an amorous manner) · enm amorously (in an amorous manner) · fr amoureusement (in an amorous manner) · bg влюбено (in an amorous manner) · fi rakkaudella (in an amorous manner) · pt amorosamente (in an amorous manner) · it amorevolmente (in an amorous manner) · es cariñosamente (in an amorous manner)