NYT Dictionary

AMATORY

[ˈæ.məˌtɔɹ.i]

AdjectiveA-ma-to-rya-ma-to-ry · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin amātōrius (“pertaining to love or a lover”, adjective), from amātor (“a lover”), from amō (“to love”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amorousromanticadmiringamativeaphrodisiacardentattractedcaressivecoquettishcoy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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