infatuation
word
Definition
A strong but often short-lived feeling of love or attraction, usually intense and sometimes irrational.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or semi-formally, often to describe a temporary, intense romantic feeling. Stronger and less rational than a 'crush', but not as deep or enduring as love. Often describes affection that fades quickly.
Spanish: enamoramiento - encaprichamientoPortuguese (BR): paixão súbita - fascinação (amorosa)Portuguese (PT): paixão súbita - fascínio (amoroso)Chinese (Simplified): 迷恋Chinese (Traditional): 迷戀Hindi: आकर्षण (प्रेम का अस्थायी जुनून)Arabic: ولع عابر - افتتانBengali: আবেগী মোহ - আকস্মিক মোহRussian: влюблённость - увлечениеJapanese: 夢中 - 熱中（恋愛感情）Vietnamese: sự say mê - cảm nắngKorean: 열병 - 열애Turkish: saplantı - kara sevdaUrdu: دل لگی - عارضی محبتIndonesian: ketertarikan kuat - tergila-gila
Example Sentences
John mistook his infatuation for true love.
basic
Her teenage infatuation with the actor faded quickly.
basic
The story is about an artist's infatuation with beauty.
basic
I knew my infatuation with her wouldn't last forever.
natural
His sudden infatuation with painting surprised everyone.
natural
For some, infatuation feels like falling in love, but it fades just as quickly.
natural