amorously

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Alternative forms

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

Inherited from Middle English amorously, amerously; equivalent to amorous +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

[edit]

Adverb

[edit]

amorously (comparative more amorously, superlative most amorously)

  1. In an amorous or loving manner.

Translations

[edit]

Middle English

[edit]

Alternative forms

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From amorous +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

[edit]
  • IPA(key): /ˌamuˈruːsliː/, /ˈamurusliː/, /ˌaməˈruːsliː/, /ˈamərusliː/

Adjective

[edit]

amorously (uncommon)

  1. amorously, lovingly
  2. (rare) beautifully, prettily

Descendants

[edit]
  • English: amorously
  • Middle Scots: amorously

References

[edit]