Die woordeboekbetekenis van die woord "amorous" is om sterk gevoelens van seksuele aantrekking of liefde teenoor iemand te hê of te toon. Dit kan ook verwys na die uitdrukking van of gekenmerk deur gevoelens van liefde of seksuele begeerte.
The next morning he saw Albert pass and repass, holding an enormous bouquet, which he doubtless meant to make the bearer of his amorous epistle.
The lady of his heart was his partner in the dance, and smiling graciously in reply to all his amorous oglings while Brom Bones, sorely smitten with love and jealousy, sat brooding by himself in one corner.
This rantipole hero had for some time singled out the blooming Katrina for the object of his uncouth gallantries, and though his amorous toyings were something like the gentle caresses and endearments of a bear, yet it was whispered that she did not altogether discourage his hopes.
As I hesitated, two of the beautiful upperworld people came running in their amorous sport across the daylight in the shadow.
