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Meaning of infatuate
The primary meaning of the word "infatuate" is to inspire or fill someone with an intense but often unreasonable love or admiration for something or someone.
Etymology of infatuate
The word "infatuate" comes from the Latin "infatuare", which means "to make foolish", and is derived from "in-" (meaning "to make" or "to cause to be") and "fatuus" (meaning "foolish" or "silly")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being deeply in love or obsessed with someone or something, often to the point of being considered foolish or unreasonable
Synonyms
captivate
enthrall
enchant
charm
bewitch
beguile
mesmerize
hypnotize
fascinate
allure
attract
entice
seduce
tempt
dazzle
spellbind
enamor
smitten
lovesick
obsessed
infatuated
passionate
ardent
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
devoted
enamored
besotted
lovesick
enchanted
delighted
thrilled
excited
impassioned
fervid
fanatical
rabid
zealous
devoted
dedicated
committed
absorbed
engrossed
preoccupied
enamored
smitten
enthralled
bewitched
beguiled
captivated
charmed
Definitions
- To inspire or fill someone with an intense but often unreasonable love or admiration for something or someone
- To make someone deeply attracted or enthusiastic about something, often in a way that is considered foolish or excessive
Usage Examples
- The young girl was infatuated with the pop star and spent all her time listening to his music and watching his videos
- He became infatuated with the idea of traveling the world and spent years saving up money to make it happen
- The beautiful sunset infatuated the crowd, who stood in awe of its beauty
Antonyms
dislike
hate
despise
loathe
abhor
detest
disdain
scorn
contempt
disregard
ignore
neglect
reject
repel
repulse
annoy
irritate
bother
disturb
trouble
displeasure
dissatisfaction
discontent
disillusion
disinterest
apathy
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
detachment
dispassion
unconcern
unenthusiasm
disfavor
disapproval
criticism
dislike
distaste