falling in love
"Falling in love" describes the process of developing deep romantic feelings and emotional connections with someone.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Developing deep romantic affection and emotional attachment to someone.
Example
- They met last summer and quickly started falling in love.
- Falling in love can be both exhilarating and terrifying.
C1Psychological
(academic)Entering a state of intense emotional and psychological involvement with another person, marked by a desire for closeness and intimacy.
Example
- Psychologists study the factors that contribute to falling in love.
- Falling in love often involves a mix of excitement and vulnerability.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "falling in love":
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