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 seeks fulfillment without violation or something else
  • noun psychiatry libido
  • noun psychiatry collective instincts for self-preservation; life drive

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek ἔρως (erōs, "love, desire").

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Examples

  • The Greek word eros literally means “that which brings together.”

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • The Greek word eros literally means “that which brings together.”

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

  • ‡ The word erotic comes from the Greek word eros, which is the term for sexual love itself, as well as the god’s name.

    Eros 2002

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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  • Sore in reverse.

    July 22, 2007

  • Eros? Sidney, my end is sore!

    October 18, 2008

  • Yikes.

    October 19, 2008