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limerence
/ˈlɪmɪrəns /
noun
(psychol) a state of mind resulting from romantic attraction, characterized by feelings of euphoria, the desire to have one’s feelings reciprocated, etc
Word Origin
coined by Dorothy Tennov (1928–2007), American psychologist
Synonyms
- infatuation
Antonyms
- nonlimerence
Alternative forms
- limerance
Examples
1. The girl fell in love with the boy in high school, she had a limerence but lost it when she moved away to college.
2. I usually land up being in limerence of the male protagonist of my favourite tv show/ movie during that particular phase of time.
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Nice word! It can be used at so many places! 🙂
Thanks Priya!
Thanks Heena
You’ve introduced me to a new word here, Priya. A great choice. I too tend to find myself in limerence of male protagonists. 🙂
Hehe, thanks
The word has a nice sound to it and can be used well in writing. 🙂
Yes, even I am of the same opinion