Limerent
EN→ZH
What Does Limerent Mean?
- 迷恋的
- 爱慕的
Limerent Pronunciation
/ˈlɪm.ər.ənt/
Limerent Definition
adjective
Definition
describing a state of intense romantic desire for another person, often characterized by obsessive thoughts and feelings of euphoria and anxiety.
In ZH
形容对另一个人产生强烈浪漫欲望的状态，通常伴随着强迫性思维和愉悦与焦虑的感觉。
How to Use Limerent in a Sentence
- She felt limerent towards her colleague, constantly daydreaming about him.
- His limerent feelings made it hard for him to focus on anything else.
- Limerent love can lead to an emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows.
- After the first date, she entered a limerent phase that consumed her thoughts.
- Understanding limerence can help people navigate the complexities of love.
Cultural Notes
Limerence is a term coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in the 1970s, describing a state that can sometimes be confused with actual love but is more about infatuation.