Auromania

Pronunciation: /ɔːroʊˈmeɪniə/

Definitions of auromania

noun a strong desire or obsession with gold

Example Sentences

A1 I have auromania, I love collecting different colored stones.

A2 Her auromania is evident in the way she decorates her house with bright and colorful artwork.

B1 His auromania extends to his wardrobe, as he always wears vibrant and eye-catching clothing.

B2 The artist's auromania is reflected in the diverse range of colors he uses in his paintings.

C1 She turned her auromania into a successful business by creating unique and colorful jewelry pieces.

C2 The designer's auromania led to the creation of a stunning collection of rainbow-inspired dresses.

Examples of auromania in a Sentence

formal Her auromania led her to spend hours browsing antique shops for rare collectibles.

informal I think my auromania is getting out of control - I can't stop buying candles!

slang My friend has a serious case of auromania - she's addicted to buying scented oils.

figurative His auromania for adventure drives him to constantly seek out new experiences and challenges.

Grammatical Forms of auromania

• past tense: auromaniaed
• plural: auromanias
• comparative: more auromaniac
• superlative: most auromaniac
• present tense: auromania
• future tense: will auromania
• perfect tense: have auromaniaed
• continuous tense: is auromaniaing
• singular: auromania
• positive degree: auromania
• infinitive: to auromania
• gerund: auromaniating
• participle: auromaniaed

Origin and Evolution of auromania

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'auromania' is derived from the Greek words 'auro' meaning gold and 'mania' meaning madness or obsession.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe an obsession or madness for gold, the word 'auromania' has evolved to also represent a strong fascination or obsession with wealth and material possessions in general.