infatuation
Translation
infatuation, crush, obsession
Examples
It was just a teenage infatuation.
It was just a teenage infatuation.
Her infatuation with the actor was short-lived.
Her infatuation with the actor was short-lived.
Grammar Patterns
an infatuation a strong but short-lived feeling of love It was just a teenage infatuation.
infatuation ((with sb./sth.)) a strong feeling of love for (sb./sth.) Her infatuation with the actor was short-lived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crush, obsession, passion; Antonyms: indifference, dislike
Etymology
From Latin 'infatuare' (to make foolish), from 'in-' (in) + 'fatuus' (foolish).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'made a fool' by love or a strong attraction. 'In-FATUA-tion' contains 'fatuus', which means foolish.