infatuation

1 of 1noun

/ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/

Forms:infatuations

1

an intense, often unreasonable or extravagant desire or admiration for someone or something

C2

His infatuation with the latest gadget bordered on obsession.
She developed a sudden infatuation with the new co-worker.
The public's infatuation with celebrity culture is widespread.
He fell into infatuation with the idea of instant fame.
Their infatuation with luxury cars was costly.

2

a person, thing, or idea that is the focus of an intense, usually short-lived passion or admiration

The young actress became his latest infatuation.
His infatuation with exotic foods led him to try unusual dishes daily.
That song was a passing infatuation for him, gone within a week.
He treated every new interest as an infatuation.
The politician was the nation's current infatuation.