Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

erotomania

noun

/ˌɛr.ə.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

Definition

A psychological condition in which an individual believes that another person, typically of higher social status, is in love with them.

Examples

She believed her boss was in love with her, a classic case of erotomania.
His persistent feelings towards a celebrity, whom he never met, stemmed from his erotomania.

Meaning

Erotomania is characterized by the person’s strong belief in a romantic connection, despite little or no evidence of such feelings from the other individual.