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amore

amore

1 8.4
A strong feeling of romantic love
  • noun
  • /əˈmɔːr/
  • Informal
translation icon : amor
  • He sang, "When the moon hits your eye like a big-a pizza pie, that's amore."

Examples

Synonyms

affection
vsamore
317 1.4

A gentle warm feeling for a person, animal, or thing

is a stronger, especially romantic, feeling with deeper intensity
attachment
vsamore
89 3.3

A strong feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

is the intense romantic feeling rather than the steady bond aspect
sentiment
vsamore
75 4.2

A tender feeling of love and longing for a person or place

is a clear strong romantic love rather than a soft or nostalgic mood
devotion
vsamore
62 3.2

Strong love and loyalty to someone or something

is the intense romantic feeling itself, not the commitment side
tenderness
vsamore
41 3.4

A gentle caring feeling of love and concern for someone

is more powerful and especially romantic rather than gentle care
fondness
vsamore
38 2.8

A strong warm liking for a person or thing

is a stronger romantic feeling with greater emotional depth
adoration
vsamore
16 3.4

A strong feeling of love and respect for someone or something

is primarily romantic feeling rather than admiration or respect
ardor
vsamore
  • US
7 7.5

A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone or something

is the core romantic love feeling, not only energetic passion
amor
vsamore
  • Literature
5 9.5

A poetic word for love often used in poems and songs

is the everyday strong romantic feeling rather than poetic usage
fervency
vsamore
1 8.0

A strong, deep feeling that makes someone excited or eager

focuses specifically on romantic love rather than general enthusiasm
lovingness
vsamore
1 3.6

Warm care and kindness that a person shows to others

is stronger and more focused on romantic passion than caring alone
amorousness
vsamore
8.2

A strong feeling of love or desire for someone

is deeper romantic love rather than mainly desire
enamoredness
vsamore
  • US
9.6

A strong feeling of love or great liking for people and things such as art and music

is the general feeling of strong romantic love rather than state
devotedness
vsamore
7.2

A strong, loving loyalty and care for someone or something

is more about strong romantic feeling than steady committed duty
5.5

A feeling of love and care for other people or animals

is the intense romantic feeling rather than general affectionate behavior
warmness
vsamore
1.1

A feeling of kindness and affection toward someone

is specifically strong romantic feeling rather than general friendliness

Antonyms

1.0

To feel a very strong dislike for someone or something

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

How Loving

passion
463 2.5
amore
  • Informal
1 8.4
adoration
16 3.4
affection
317 1.4
fondness
38 2.8

Surface Forms

amore singular
amores plural

Etymology

Amore comes from Latin amor 'love' and names the strong feeling of love; it is the same root as English words like amour and amorous, so the origin shows why it means romantic love.