infatuation
Translation
infatuation, crush, obsession
Examples
It was just a teenage infatuation.
It was just a teenage infatuation.
Her infatuation with the actor was obvious.
Her infatuation with the actor was obvious.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) infatuation ((with/for sb./sth.)) a strong but short-lived feeling of love or attraction He had a brief infatuation with his teacher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsession, crush, passion; Antonyms: indifference, apathy
Etymology
From Latin 'infatuare' (to make foolish), which comes from 'fatuus' (foolish).
Memory Tips
Think of being so 'in-FAT-uated' that your thinking becomes 'fat' and slow, like a fool.