balletomania

Thân thiện

A young girl's balletomania is evident as she watches a performance with wide eyes.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Extraordinary enthusiasm for ballets: An intense, passionate, and often obsessive interest in or love for the art of ballet.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Her balletomania began when she saw her first performance of "Swan Lake" as a child.
  • The festival was a gathering place for those with a shared balletomania.
  • His extensive collection of programs and memorabilia is a clear sign of his balletomania.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a level of fandom that goes beyond casual enjoyment to include deep knowledge, frequent attendance, and dedicated study of ballet.
  • True balletomania involves knowing the repertoire, the principal dancers, and the history of major companies.

Variants and Related Words

• Balletomane (n): A person who is passionately devoted to ballet.
  • As a dedicated balletomane, she travels to see premieres in different countries.

Synonyms

• Devotee: A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.
• Aficionado: A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.
• Enthusiast: A person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject.

Học thuật

Noun

1. extraordinary enthusiasm for ballets