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Region: General | Usage example: They felt love at first sight the moment they met.

Love at first sight

Meaning

Immediate romantic attraction.

Usage

Used to describe instantaneous attraction.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Renaissance romance tales about sudden love.

Early literary references in the 17th century and later romantic fiction.

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