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nympholepsy

nym·pho·lep·sy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nim-fuh-lep-see]
    • /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/
    • /nˈɪmphəʊlˌepsi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nim-fuh-lep-see]
    • /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/

Definitions of nympholepsy word

  • noun plural nympholepsy an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs. 1
  • noun plural nympholepsy a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. 1
  • noun nympholepsy Passion aroused in men by beautiful young girls. 1
  • noun nympholepsy a state of violent emotion, esp when associated with a desire for something one cannot have 0
  • noun nympholepsy in ancient times, a state of frenzy that was believed to seize any man who looked at a nymph 0
  • noun nympholepsy a violent emotional state arising as from frustrated idealism 0

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Origin of nympholepsy

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; formed on nympholept, on the model of epilepsy

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Parts of speech for Nympholepsy

noun
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adverb
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nympholepsy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nympholepsy usage trend in Literature

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