Infatuate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/

Definitions of infatuate

verb to be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She quickly became infatuated with the new boy in her class.

A2 He was infatuated with the idea of becoming a famous musician.

B1 After just one date, she found herself infatuated with him.

B2 The actor's fans were infatuated with his charm and talent.

C1 Despite his age, he still found himself infatuated with the idea of love.

C2 She was infatuated with the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

Examples of infatuate in a Sentence

formal She was infatuated with the idea of becoming a doctor since she was a child.

informal He's infatuated with that new video game and can't stop playing it.

slang I'm totally infatuated with this new band - their music is amazing!

figurative The artist was infatuated with the colors of the sunset, using them as inspiration for her painting.

Grammatical Forms of infatuate

• past tense: infatuated
• plural: infatuates
• comparative: more infatuated
• superlative: most infatuated
• present tense: infatuates
• future tense: will infatuate
• perfect tense: have infatuated
• continuous tense: is infatuating
• singular: infatuates
• positive degree: infatuated
• infinitive: to infatuate
• gerund: infatuating
• participle: infatuated

Origin and Evolution of infatuate

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infatuate' originated from the Latin word 'infatuatus', which means 'to be foolish or madly in love'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'infatuate' has come to mean a strong but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something, often seen as irrational or excessive.