infatuation

noun
UK: /ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/
US: /ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/

  1. A strong but often short-lived feeling of love or attraction for someone or something.

    1. His infatuation with her lasted only a couple of weeks.
    2. Teenage infatuation can feel like true love but it often fades quickly as priorities shift.

  2. An intense passion or admiration for someone or something.

    1. Her infatuation with the lead singer was obvious to everyone.
    2. The media's infatuation with celebrity culture often overshadows more important issues.

Synonyms

crush passion obsession fascination adoration love

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infatuation" in English means: A strong but often short-lived feeling of love or attraction for someone or something., An intense passion or admiration for someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "infatuation" is /ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infatuation": crush, passion, obsession, fascination, adoration, love.

Example usage of "infatuation": "His infatuation with her lasted only a couple of weeks.". More examples on the page.