Meaning & use
eros
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intense romantic or sexual love and desire; in Greek mythology, the god of love.
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The poem explores eros as a powerful, sometimes overwhelming force in human relationships.
Psychologists sometimes contrast eros, passionate love, with agape, selfless love.
A note on using this word
Capitalized, Eros refers to the Greek god of love; lowercase, it's a broader term used in psychology and literature for romantic desire.
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