noun
infatuation
noun
1
An intense but often short-lived attraction or passion for someone.
"Their relationship started as a summer infatuation and fizzled out by autumn."
"It was just an infatuation, not real love."
How to Use Infatuation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, sudden crush or obsession that usually doesn't last.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
schoolboy infatuation
brief infatuation
Word Forms
infatuations plural
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