The term 'amative' is an adjective that describes a strong feeling of love or affection. It can be used to describe a variety of different emotions, from the fondness of a parent for their child to the passionate love between two people. The crossword solutions for this term include 'AFFECTIONATE' (12 letters), 'AMOROUS' (7 letters), 'erotic' (6 letters), 'IMPASSIONED' (11 letters), 'HORNY' (5 letters), 'HOT' (3 letters), and 'APHRODISIAC' (11 letters). Each of these words has its own unique connotation, but all of them are related to the idea of strong feelings of love or affection.