amorist

noun

am·​or·​ist ˈa-mə-rist 

1

: a devotee of love and especially sexual love : gallant

2

: one who writes about romantic love

amoristic

ˌa-mə-ˈri-stik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin amor "love" + -ist entry 1 — more at amour

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1