Amorosity

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The quality of experiencing deep affection and attachment to someone, characterized by strong romantic feelings and emotional intimacy
2. The condition of having strong fondness and emotional connection toward another person
3. A deep sense of romantic attachment and heartfelt caring for someone

Etymology: Amorosity is a rare English noun built from "amorous" and the suffix "-ity." The base comes from Latin "amor," love, through Medieval Latin "amorosus," meaning "full of love." The suffix descends from Latin "-itas" by way of French "-ité," and English uses it to turn adjectives into nouns for a quality or condition, so amorosity names the state of being amorous. "Amorous" once described affection in a broad sense, and its narrower sense of romantic or sexual desire developed later. Amorosity therefore keeps the older, wider meaning of love, which fits its use for fondness and emotional attachment to a particular person.

Synonyms: affection, fondness, love, devotion, attachment

Antonyms: indifference, apathy, disdain, hatred, hostility