amorously

In romantic fashion

Amorously means in a manner expressing romantic or sexual love.

Someone gazes amorously at a lover, speaks amorously, or behaves amorously toward someone they desire.

The word suggests warmth and affection rather than raw lust: They held hands and looked at each other amorously.

affectionate

tender

Soft or sore

gently · sweetly · adoringly · devotedly · caringly · softly · endearingly · doting · cherishing · nurturing

romantic

wooing

Romantic pursuit of another

candlelit · serenading · lovesick · infatuated · moonstruck · lovelorn · tryst · rendezvous · sweetheart · whispering

passionate

ardently

With intense feeling

fiercely · urgently · breathlessly · lustfully · hotly · rapturously · longingly · yearningly · desperately · wantonly

flirtatious

coquettishly

In a teasing, alluring way

coyly · saucily · suggestively · mischievously · tantalizing · provocatively · invitingly · alluringly · cheekily · kittenish

Opposites
romantic/sexual feeling

amorouslyplatonically

Without sexual or romantic intent

coldly · unromantically · dispassionately · coolly · chastely

emotional intensity

amorouslycoldly

Without emotional warmth

icily · dispassionately · coolly · frigidly · detachedly

type of affection

amorouslyplatonically

Without sexual or romantic intent

fraternally · paternally · maternally · companionably · chastely

Family

amorous, amorousness

Familiarity
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