infatuation
Infatuation (noun) means an intense but often short-lived attraction or passion for someone. Example: “Their relationship started as a summer infatuation and fizzled out by autumn.”
How to use infatuation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, sudden crush or obsession that usually doesn't last.
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infatuations plural
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Their relationship started as a summer _____ and fizzled out by autumn.
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What does “infatuation” mean?
The word “infatuation” means an intense but often short-lived attraction or passion for someone. In plain terms, a strong, sudden crush or obsession that usually doesn't last.
How do you use “infatuation” in a sentence?
Here is “infatuation” used in a sentence: “Their relationship started as a summer infatuation and fizzled out by autumn.”
What is the opposite of “infatuation”?
The opposite of “infatuation” — its antonyms — are apathy, impassivity and infuriation.
What part of speech is “infatuation”?
“Infatuation” is a noun.