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scopophilia

scopophilia

9.9
Pleasure in looking at pictures or scenes that is not sexual
  • noun
  • /ˌskoʊpəˈfɪliə/
  • Literature
translation icon : escopofilia
  • Her fascination with photography stemmed from a natural sense of scopophilia.

Examples

  • The art exhibit was designed to appeal to the audience's scopophilia with its striking visuals.

  • Many people experience scopophilia when watching nature documentaries.

  • Some critics argue that social media encourages a culture of scopophilia among its users.

  • Her scopophilia led her to enjoy art galleries.

  • Many people experience scopophilia when watching nature documentaries that highlight stunning landscapes.

  • The art exhibit was designed to satisfy the audience's scopophilia with its vibrant and captivating displays.

  • Her deep interest in urban exploration reveals her scopophilia, as she loves to discover and photograph hidden places.

Antonyms

disinterest
5 5.8

Not feeling interested in something, like a talk or task

aversion
2 7.0

Turning your eyes or head away from something

How Pleasurable

rapture
37 6.9
scopophilia
  • Literature
9.9
interest
∞ 1.0
indifference
71 4.6

Surface Forms

scopophilia singular
scopophilias plural

Morphology

scopophilia = scopo + philia

The classical components suggest 'love of looking', but the exact noun is still a specialized learned term rather than a fully transparent everyday English formation.

Etymology

Scopophilia comes from Greek parts skopein 'to look' and -philia 'love'. Think of telescope or microscope, words that use the same 'look' root. So it literally means 'love of looking' and can mean the simple pleasure of looking at pictures, art, or displays.