Looking for the meaning of the word AMATIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AMATIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Amative
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Manchester (c1564–1642), judge and government official. From post-classical Latin amativus from classical Latin amāt-, past participial stem of amāre to love + -īvus
Definition:
Of or relating to sexual love or desire.
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 14
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 12
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 12