self-oblivion
|self/ob/liv/i/on|
/sɛlf əˈblɪviən/
unawareness of self
Etymology
'self-oblivion' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'oblivion', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'oblivion' means a state of being forgotten or unaware.
'self-oblivion' combines the Old English 'self' and the Latin 'oblivionem', which evolved into the modern English term.
Initially, it meant 'forgetting oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being unaware of oneself due to absorption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being unaware of oneself or one's surroundings, often due to intense focus or absorption in an activity.
She danced with such passion that she reached a state of self-oblivion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40