Word of the Day: Limerence

February 14, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship. The Car Insurance Trap Drivers Fall Into If you're letting your car insurance policy renew on autopilot, you could be paying more than you need to. Insurify lets you compare real quotes from over 100 top insurers in just a few minutes, with no hidden fees or strings attached. It's fast, easy, and could save you over $1,025 a year. Search Now *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "What she felt wasn't love so much as limerence — intense, distracting, and exhausting." "The early weeks of the new relationship were fueled by limerence, not long-term compatibility." "Once the limerence faded, they finally saw each other clearly." English, 1970s If you've ever had an intense crush that felt so overwhelming you couldn't concentrate on anything else, you've experienced limerence. This word was coined in the 1970s to encompass ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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