nympholepsy
/ˌnɪmfəˈlɛpsi/
noun
- A state of being intensely fascinated or obsessed with something, especially an unattainable ideal or desire.
- The artist's nympholepsy with ancient Greek beauty inspired all her paintings.
- Many teenagers experience a kind of nympholepsy for fame and fortune.
- His nympholepsy for the perfect beach led him to travel to dozens of islands.
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