Definition: Having a very bad reputation, often because of a crime or wrongdoing.

Example: The infamous criminal was finally caught after years of evading the police.

Definition: In a way that is well known for a bad quality or deed.

Example: The criminal was infamously known for his daring heists.

Definition: Relating to babies or very young children; also describes behavior that is childish or immature.

Example: His infantile jokes made it hard for anyone to take him seriously.

Definition: The state or quality of being childish or immature.

Example: His infantility was evident in the way he threw a tantrum over a small issue.

Definition: The act of treating someone as if they are much younger or less mature than they really are.

Example: The infantilization of adults can lead to a lack of independence and self-confidence.

Definition: To treat someone as if they are a child, making them less mature or responsible.

Example: The new policies tend to infantilize the employees, preventing them from making their own decisions.

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

Example: She was infatuated with the idea of traveling the world.

Definition: To cause someone to have a strong but often foolish love or admiration for someone or something.

Example: She was infatuated with the idea of becoming a famous artist.

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.

Definition: A strong but often short-lived feeling of love or attraction towards someone, usually without deep understanding or commitment.

Example: Her infatuation with the movie star lasted only a few weeks before she moved on to someone else.

Definition: In a way that spreads easily or quickly, often used to describe emotions or behaviors that can influence others.

Example: Her laughter was infectiously joyful, making everyone around her smile.