Also means
rapturous admiration
Usage Note
Schwärmerei often carries a mildly ironic tone, suggesting excessive or naive enthusiasm. Er ist in Schwärmerei verfallen means he has fallen head over heels, possibly foolishly. Common in everyday speech about crushes or fandom.
Examples
"Ihre Schwärmerei für den Sänger war schon seit Jahren bekannt."
Natural Translation
Her infatuation with the singer had been known for years.
Literal Translation
Her infatuation for the singer was already known for years.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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