Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oniomania
noun
ˌōnēəˈmanēə
Definition
a compulsive desire to shop; a shopping addiction.
Examples
- Her oniomania led her to buy clothes she never wore.
- Oniomania can be detrimental to personal finances and mental health.
- He seeks therapy to manage his oniomania and its impact on his life.
Meaning
The term oniomania refers to an obsessive or irrational craving for shopping, often leading to financial difficulties and emotional distress.
Synonyms
- shopping addiction
- compulsive shopping
- shopping compulsion
