Definitions
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- noun A winged figure of a child representing love and/or its power
- noun Physical love;
sexual desire - noun a type of
love that seeksfulfillment without violation or something else - noun psychiatry
libido - noun psychiatry collective instincts for self-
preservation ; life drive
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Greek word eros literally means “that which brings together.”
World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011
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The Greek word eros literally means “that which brings together.”
World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011
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The word erotic comes from the Greek word eros, which is the term for sexual love itself, as well as the gods name.
Eros 2002
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By eros I mean of course that state which we call "being in love"; or, if you prefer, that kind of love which lovers are "in"...
Judith Acosta: The Necessary Death of Romance Judith Acosta 2011
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By eros I mean of course that state which we call "being in love"; or, if you prefer, that kind of love which lovers are "in"...
Judith Acosta: The Necessary Death of Romance Judith Acosta 2011
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We had moved past what the Ancient Greeks called eros (physical love) and philios (friendship love), and had made our way to agape (unconditional love).
Dr. Terri Kennedy: Looking for Love... Dr. Terri Kennedy 2012
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We had moved past what the Ancient Greeks called eros (physical love) and philios (friendship love), and had made our way to agape (unconditional love).
Dr. Terri Kennedy: Looking for Love... Dr. Terri Kennedy 2012
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They are in search of romantic and passionate love, eros, which is something that God wishes for all of us.
The SOURCE of MIRACLES KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2009
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Although Ryle professes great interest in Plato's understanding of the soul, he pays no attention to eros, which is undeniably for Plato one of the most important constituents of the soul.
Plato Bloom, Allan 1970
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Explaining the difference between agape, phileo and eros -- the New Testament Greek words for love -- Kendrick said true love often is confused with eros, which is a sexual, romantic type of love.
unknown title 2009
oroboros commented on the word eros
Sore in reverse.
July 22, 2007
bilby commented on the word eros
Eros? Sidney, my end is sore!
October 18, 2008
asativum commented on the word eros
Yikes.
October 19, 2008