Amatory/ˈæmətɔːri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use Often found in books, poems, and older writings, not in everyday conversation. The novel featured a series of amatory poems. Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotions Conveys intense, passionate feelings, more than just liking someone. The amatory gaze he gave her spoke volumes. Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Used It's an uncommon word, so use it to impress or when the context is very formal. His amatory advances were met with surprise.