amative

adjective am·a·tive \ˈa-mə-tiv\

Definition of AMATIVE

: amorous 1

: amorous 3

— am·a·tive·ly adverb

— am·a·tive·ness noun

Medieval Latin amativus, from Latin amatus, past participle of amare

First Known Use: 1636

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