Infatuated

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of infatuated

adjective feeling or showing an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She is infatuated with her favorite singer.

A2 He became infatuated with the idea of traveling to exotic places.

B1 The young girl was infatuated with the idea of becoming a famous actress.

B2 Despite his friends' warnings, he remained infatuated with the dangerous thrill-seeking activities.

C1 Her infatuated obsession with perfection led to extreme stress and anxiety.

C2 The artist's infatuated dedication to his craft resulted in a masterpiece that captivated audiences worldwide.

Examples of infatuated in a Sentence

formal She became infatuated with the idea of studying abroad at a prestigious university.

informal He's been infatuated with her ever since they first met at the party.

slang I can't believe how infatuated he is with that new video game.

figurative The artist was infatuated with the color blue, using it in every one of his paintings.

Grammatical Forms of infatuated

• 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: infatuated
• positive degree: infatuated
• infinitive: to infatuate
• gerund: infatuating
• participle: infatuated

Origin and Evolution of infatuated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infatuated' originated from the Latin word 'infatuatus', which means 'to make a fool of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'infatuated' has evolved to mean having an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.