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Amorous vs Lecher - What's the difference?

amorous | lecher |

As an adjective amorous

is inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

As a verb lecher is

to lick.

amorous

English

Alternative forms

* amourous

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
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  • Indicating love or sexual desire.
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  • Of or relating to, or produced by, love.
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  • (lb) Affected with love; in love; enamored.
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    • Synonyms

    (inclined or having a propensity to love) loving; fond; affectionate

    Related terms

    * amour

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    lecher

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A lecherous person (almost always male).

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    * See also

    Derived terms

    * lech * lecherous * lechery

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To practice lewdness.

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