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

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Word Origin for limerence

C20: coined by Dorothy Tennov (1928–2007), American psychologist

Words nearby limerence

limelight, limen, limen insulae, limen nasi, limequat, limerence, limerick, limes, limescale, limestone, limestone lettuce
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