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
