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Definition of infatuation

infatuation

/ɪnˌfætʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/
in · fat · u · a · tion
Plural:infatuations
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Adjective:infatuated
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infatuation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

Example

"Their teenage infatuation quickly faded once the summer vacation ended."

2

A person or thing that is the object of an intense, unreasoning passion.

Example

"Classic Italian sports cars had been his latest infatuation for the past six months."

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• Rhymes for infatuation

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin infatuationem, from the verb infatuare ('to make a fool of'), ultimately derived from fatuus ('foolish, silly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Infatuation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/infatuation
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