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Amour: meaning, definitions and examples

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amour

 

[ æˈmʊər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

romantic love

Amour refers to a deep or passionate love, typically associated with romantic relationships. It encompasses the emotions and feelings of affection, care, and devotion between partners. Although it can imply romantic relationships, 'amour' is often used in a more poetic or idealized sense. The term can also suggest a secret or illicit love affair. Overall, it embodies the intensity and complexity seen in romantic connections.

Synonyms

adoration, affection, infatuation, love, passion

Examples of usage

  • Their amour was the talk of the town.
  • She sighed in her sleep, dreaming of her lost amour.
  • He wrote poems inspired by his enduring amour.
  • Their secret amour blossomed under the moonlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "amour" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amor

🇮🇳 प्रेम

🇩🇪 Liebe

🇮🇩 cinta

🇺🇦 любов

🇵🇱 miłość

🇯🇵 愛 (あい)

🇫🇷 amour

🇪🇸 amor

🇹🇷 aşk

🇰🇷 사랑 (salang)

🇸🇦 حب (hubb)

🇨🇿 láska

🇸🇰 láska

🇨🇳 爱 (ài)

🇸🇮 ljubezen

🇮🇸 ást

🇰🇿 махаббат

🇬🇪 სიყვარული (siqvaruli)

🇦🇿 sevgi

🇲🇽 amor

Etymology

The word 'amour' is derived from the Old French term 'amour', which means 'love'. This French term has its roots in the Latin word 'amor', which also translates to 'love'. The etymological path indicates a longstanding association with romantic sentiment throughout history. In English, 'amour' has been adopted primarily in literary and poetic contexts to evoke a sense of romance and passion that may transcend ordinary expressions of affection. The use of 'amour' carries with it connotations of depth, intimacy, and emotional investment that are often idealized in both literature and everyday conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,219, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.