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amoroso

loving

adjective ah-moh-ROH-zoh Rare

Origin: Latin amorosus, from amor 'love'

Also means

amorous

Usage Note

Amoroso can describe a person ('an affectionate, loving person') or a relationship ('an amorous affair'). As a noun, un amoroso / un'amorosa means 'a sweetheart' in somewhat old-fashioned or literary usage. In music, amoroso is a performance direction meaning 'tenderly'. Distinct from innamorato (in love, currently smitten).

Examples

"Mi ha lanciato uno sguardo amoroso."

Natural Translation

She gave me a loving look.

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