Definitions

1. noun

A feeling or attitude of affection or fondness towards a person, place, or thing, especially one that is excessive or exaggerated.

“The tourist’s macarism for the city quickly turned into a lifelong obsession.”

2. noun

Excessive or sentimental affection or attachment, often to the point of being considered unhealthy or irrational.

“Her macarism for the celebrity had become a source of concern for her friends and family.”