amplexus

Meaning

Verb

1. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) surrounded, encircled, entwined
2. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) embraced, clasped, grasped
3. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) esteemed
4. (active, declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, perfect) cherished

Noun

1. (declension-4, masculine) clasp, embrace
2. (declension-4, masculine) a loving embrace, caress (mostly in the plural)
3. (declension-4, masculine) coil
4. (declension-4, masculine) circumference

Concepts

embrace

surrounding

hug

an embracing

loving embrace

Synonyms

complexus

Translations

Umarmung

Umschlingung

accolade

étreinte

abbraccio

abbracciata

abraço

abrazo

Pronounced as (IPA)

[amˈpɫɛk.sʊs]

Etymology

Perfect active participle of amplector (“surround; grasp”).