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amatory

adjective

/ˈæməˌtɔːri/

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

romantic, erotic, passionate, affectionate

platonic, unemotional

amatory poems, amatory novels, amatory adventures, amatory desire

very thorough and demanding; strict and severe

Related to government revenue, taxation and expenditure.

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Excessively expensive or unreasonably high-priced compared to normal.