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infatuation


Meanings
  • Noun

    A strong and passionate attraction to someone or something, often intense and short-lived.

  • Noun

    The state of being enamored or deeply in love with someone or something.


Pronunciation




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Rhymes
Words rhyming with infatuation
adulation , frustration , jubilation , oblation , salvation , veneration
Variants
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infatuation , infatuations , self-infatuation , self-infatuations
Forms
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infatuates, infatuating, infatuated


Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Latin infatuation-, infatuare 'bewitch, enchant, deceive', from in- 'in' + fatuus 'foolish, simple'.


Trivia
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  1. Infatuation is often portrayed in popular culture as a young person's experience, but it can happen at any age.

  2. Infatuation can be dangerous if it leads to obsessive or unhealthy behavior.

  3. Infatuation is sometimes referred to as being 'love struck' or 'smitten'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Love: Infatuation is a form of love, characterized by its intensity and short-lived nature.

  2. Crush: Infatuation is similar to having a crush, but it is often more intense and passionate.


Culture
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Infatuation has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It has been portrayed as a source of inspiration, a cause of heartache, and a catalyst for change. In art, infatuation is often depicted as a romantic or passionate connection between two people. In literature, it is a common theme in poetry and novels, where it is often used to explore the complexities of human emotion.

How to Memorize "infatuation"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a heart with wings to represent the intense and passionate nature of infatuation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word infatuation with the feeling of butterflies in your stomach when you think about someone or something you are deeply attracted to.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Infatuation is In Fact A Temporary Utterly Intense Attraction' to help remember the definition.


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