word of the day: amatory

The word of the day is amatory:

Etymology:  < Latin amātōri-us of or pertaining to amātor a lover.

A. adj.

Of or pertaining to a lover, to love-making, or to sexual love generally. 

B. n.

A love-potion, a philtre.  [ < Latin amatōrium.] (OED)

"From the beginning, he anticipated attacks similar to those which destroyed Yanin.  He had led a healthy amatory life - he was the object of adoration by many female dancers and countless fans - and it was clear that he had rivals in the company, others who had hoped to lead the Bolshoi."

 - David Remnick, "Danse macabre: A scandal at the Bolshoi Ballet", 18 March 2013 The New Yorker