Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

infatuate

verb
/ɪnˈfæʧuˌeɪt/
Definition
To cause someone to experience an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
Examples
  • She was infatuated with the idea of moving to a new city.
  • He became infatuated with her charm after just one conversation.
  • Many teenagers tend to infatuate easily during their first crush.
Meaning
Infatuate refers to the state of being intensely enamored or obsessed with someone, often in a way that is irrational or not based on a deep understanding of that person.
Synonyms
  • besotted
  • obsessed
  • enamored
  • captivated