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- Dictionarynympholepsy/ˈnɪmfəlɛpsi/
noun
- 1. passion aroused in men by beautiful young girls.
- 2. wild frenzy caused by desire for an unattainable ideal.
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Nympholepsy is the belief of the ancient Greeks that individuals could be possessed by the nymphs. Individuals who considered themselves nympholepts would display a great religious devotion to the nymphs.
Nympholepsy is a word that means a demonic enthusiasm or a frenzy of emotion, often associated with nymphs of mythology. Learn more about its etymology, history, and usage examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Nympholepsy definition: an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs.. See examples of NYMPHOLEPSY used in a sentence.
Nympholepsy is a state of violent emotion, often associated with a desire for something unattainable. It comes from the Greek word nympholēptos, meaning seized by nymphs, and is related to epilepsy.
Nympholepsy is a term for a male's intense infatuation or obsession with young, often mythological or supernatural, nymph-like females. Learn about the common signs, possible causes, and treatment options for this condition that originates from Greek mythology.
2 days ago · a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable.
Nympholepsy is a state of violent emotion, especially for something unattainable, or a frenzy of emotion inspired by nymphs in ancient times. Find the origin, usage, and related words of nympholepsy in this online dictionary.
