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/ɪn.fæ.tˈeɪ.tɪd/ · in.fa.tu.a.ted
verb
- To inspire with unreasoning love, attachment or enthusiasm. She was infatuated with the charming stranger she met at the party.
- To make foolish. The infatuation with the celebrity led him to make reckless decisions.
adjective
- Foolishly or unreasoningly attracted to or in love with (someone). He was infatuated with his high school sweetheart.
- Excessively fond of or enthusiastic about (something). She was infatuated with the idea of traveling the world.
- Foolish, stupid, lacking good judgement (often as a result of some external influence). The infatuation with the new gadget led him to overspend his budget.
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Did you know? The term 'infatuated' has been used to describe the intense, often all-consuming nature of romantic love, but it can also be applied to other strong emotions, such as an infatuation with a hobby or a particular idea.