Definition

Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

Example

She was infatuated with the idea of traveling the world.

Conversation

Have you seen how infatuated Mark is with Sarah?

Yeah, it's pretty obvious!

I wonder if it’s just a phase or something more serious.

Who knows? But it’s fun to watch him like this!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infatuated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "fatuus" (from Latin, meaning foolish or silly) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "infatuated" describes a state of being foolishly or obsessively in love or attracted to someone.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a state of being 'not wise' ('in-' means not, and 'fatuus' means foolish) when you are infatuated with someone — it helps you remember that infatuation often leads to irrational feelings.

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