Part of Speech
noun
Definition
the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship
Origin + Etymology
from limer- (apparently an arbitrary syllable) + -ence
Synonyms
- infatuation
- obsessed
Antonyms
- dislike
- hate
Example
His limerence lasted for around three months before he actually met her.
Usage Over Time
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