Infatuated: meaning, definitions and examples

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infatuated

[ ɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪtɪd ]

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with someone or something

To be infatuated means to be filled with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

Synonyms

besotted, captivated, enamored

Examples of usage

He was infatuated with her beauty.
She was infatuated with the idea of love at first sight.

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with someone

To infatuate someone means to cause them to be filled with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for you.

Synonyms

bewitch, enchant, fascinate

Examples of usage

She quickly infatuated him with her charm.
He was infatuated by her intelligence.

Translations

Translations of the word "infatuated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apaixonado

🇮🇳 मोहित

🇩🇪 verliebt

🇮🇩 tergila-gila

🇺🇦 закоханий

🇵🇱 zadurzony

🇯🇵 夢中

🇫🇷 épris

🇪🇸 enamorado

🇹🇷 aşık

🇰🇷 홀딱 반한

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 zamilovaný

🇸🇰 zaľúbený

🇨🇳 迷恋

🇸🇮 zaljubljen

🇮🇸 ástfanginn

🇰🇿 ғашық

🇬🇪 შეყვარებული

🇦🇿 vurğun

🇲🇽 enamorado

Word origin

The word 'infatuated' comes from the Latin word 'infatuatus', which means 'to be made foolish'. It was first used in the English language in the 17th century. The concept of infatuation has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history, often depicting the irrationality and intensity of temporary passion.