nympholept

/ˌnɪmfəˈlɛpt, ˌnɪmfɒˈlɛpt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person affected by or characterized by nympholepsy; someone who is subject to fits of madness or frenzy, especially when in love.

“The poet’s nympholept passion for his muse inspired some of his most beautiful works.”

2. noun

A state of being or feeling intensely in love, often accompanied by madness or frenzy.

“The couple’s nympholept love for each other lasted a lifetime.”

Synonyms

  • amorevolus
  • love madness
  • nympholepsy

Antonyms

  • hatred
  • phobia