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
Nearby words
limelight, limen, limen insulae, limen nasi, limequat, limerence, limerick, limes, limescale, limestone, limestone lettuce
Word Origin for limerence
C20: coined by Dorothy Tennov (1928–2007), American psychologist
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