amorously

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adverb

amorously (comparative more amorously, superlative most amorously)

  1. In an amorous or loving manner.

Translations

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From amorous +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

amorously (uncommon)

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

Descendants

  • English: amorously
  • Middle Scots: amorously

References