erotomania

/ɛrətoʊˈmeɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a psychiatric condition in which a person has a delusional belief that another person, often of higher social status or a celebrity, is in love with them, often accompanied by obsessive behavior.

“She was diagnosed with erotomania after sending multiple letters to the actor, believing he was secretly in love with her.”

Synonyms

  • de Clérambault's syndrome
  • delusional love

Antonyms

  • reality
  • sane