1. people who write about or are devoted to romantic love
Usage: literary

Examples

• The Renaissance amorists wrote passionate sonnets about their beloved.
• Literary scholars studied the works of famous amorists from the 16th century.
• These amorists captured the essence of courtly love in their verses.
• The anthology featured poems by various amorists throughout history.
• Critics praised the amorists for their eloquent expressions of devotion.
• The university course examined the techniques used by classical amorists.