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Amorous vs Raunchy - What's the difference?

amorous | raunchy |

As adjectives the difference between amorous and raunchy

is that amorous is inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment while raunchy is very low class; inferior; inadequate.

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

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    raunchy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Very low class; inferior; inadequate.
  • With dishonorable, base and vulgar expression.
  • Having socially unacceptable sexual behavior.
  • Sexually seductive.
  • Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * raunch