noun
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.”
noun
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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.
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Common pairings
schoolboy infatuation
brief infatuation
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- Plural
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Rhymes for infatuation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
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.
