All 3 Uses of
amorous
in
The Odyssey by Homer - (translated by: Cowper)
- Then in a recess 270 Interior of the cavern, side by side Reposed, they took their amorous delight.†
Book 5 *
- The sun, a witness of their amorous sport, Bore swift the tale to Vulcan; he, apprized Of that foul deed, at once his smithy sought, In secret darkness of his inmost soul Contriving vengeance; to the stock he heav'd His anvil huge, on which he forged a snare Of bands indissoluble, by no art To be untied, durance for ever firm.†
Book 8
- Laertes' noble son, Ulysses! think By what means likeliest thou shalt assail Those shameless suitors, who have now controuled Three years thy family, thy matchless wife With language amorous and with spousal gifts Urging importunate; but she, with tears Watching thy wish'd return, hope gives to all By messages of promise sent to each, 460 Framing far other purposes the while.†
Book 13
Definition:
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(amorous) romantic or sexual