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swarmer

swarmer

9.5
A person who gives too much praise and attention to someone
  • noun
  • /ˈswɔːrmər/
  • Archaic
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  • She was uncomfortable with the attention from a persistent swarmer who wrote her daily letters.

Examples

  • As a devoted swarmer, he attended all of her performances and sent her flowers after each show.

  • Many swarmers follow their favorite bands on social media.

  • The famous singer was surrounded by a swarmer who constantly praised her every move.

  • He is such a swarmer when it comes to celebrity gossip.

  • As a devoted swarmer, he attended every concert of his favorite band and cheered enthusiastically.

  • The actor smiled charmingly at the swarmer in the front row, who held up a sign declaring her admiration.

  • At the fan convention, she felt overwhelmed by the crowd of swarmers eager to meet their favorite celebrity.

Synonyms

admirer
vsswarmer
113 2.3

A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way

expresses admiration more intensely and with excessive enthusiasm
wooer
vsswarmer
1 8.6

A man who tries to win a woman's love, often to marry her

shows stronger admiration and zeal beyond formal pursuit
flirter
vsswarmer
1 4.2

A person who acts playfully to show they like someone

shows deeper, more excessive devotion not just playful attraction
courter
vsswarmer
8.1

A person who tries to win someone's love often to marry

is more passionate and excessive rather than formally seeking marriage
fawner
vsswarmer
  • Offensive
8.3

A person who praises others too much to gain their favor

is driven by ardent admiration rather than servile obedience

Antonyms

critic
563 3.0

A person who often finds fault and speaks harshly about others

detractor
33 7.1

A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good

How Enthusiastic

obsessor
8.1
swarmer
  • Archaic
9.5
fan
∞ 1.0
suitor
48 4.4
admirer
113 2.3

Surface Forms

swarmer singular
swarmers plural

Morphology

swarmer = swarm (semi-transparent) = swarm + er

Formed from 'swarm' + '-er' (agent); the meaning 'ardent admirer' is a figurative extension from 'to swarm (around)', so learners may not directly infer the social/romantic sense.

Etymology

Swarmer comes from swarm, a word for a crowd that moves together like a group of bees or fans; imagine people 'swarming' around a star. So a swarmer is someone who eagerly surrounds and admires a person.