Rutiluphilia

Pronunciation: /ruːtɪljuːfɪliə/

Definitions of rutiluphilia

noun a strong attraction or love for red-colored objects or things

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of rutiluphilia before.

A2 Rutiluphilia is the love or obsession with red gemstones.

B1 Her rutiluphilia led her to collect various types of red stones.

B2 The jeweler's rutiluphilia was evident in the stunning ruby necklace he designed.

C1 The museum curator's rutiluphilia influenced the selection of red gem exhibits.

C2 The renowned gemologist's rutiluphilia was well-known in the industry.

Examples of rutiluphilia in a Sentence

formal Rutiluphilia is a rare condition where individuals have a strong attraction to red-colored objects.

informal I heard Sarah has rutiluphilia, she always wears red clothes and accessories.

slang Some people call it 'red fever' when someone has rutiluphilia.

figurative Her rutiluphilia is so intense, it's like she sees the world through rose-colored glasses.

Grammatical Forms of rutiluphilia

• past tense: rutiluphilized
• plural: rutiluphiliacs
• comparative: more rutiluphiliac
• superlative: most rutiluphiliac
• present tense: rutiluphilizing
• future tense: will rutiluphilize
• perfect tense: have rutiluphilized
• continuous tense: is rutiluphilizing
• singular: rutiluphiliac
• positive degree: rutiluphiliac
• infinitive: to rutiluphilize
• gerund: rutiluphilizing
• participle: rutiluphilized

Origin and Evolution of rutiluphilia

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'rutiluphilia' originated from a combination of the Latin word 'rutilus' meaning red or glowing and the Greek word 'philia' meaning love or attraction.

Evolution of the word: The term 'rutiluphilia' was first used in the late 19th century to describe a strong attraction or love towards red or glowing objects. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass a fascination with the color red in general, not just limited to objects that emit light.