infatuate
|in-fat-u-ate|
/ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/
intense short-lived passion
Etymology
'infatuate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infatuatus,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fatuus' meant 'foolish.'
'infatuatus' transformed into the French word 'infatué,' and eventually became the modern English word 'infatuate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make foolish,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to inspire with foolish love or admiration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to inspire with a foolish or extravagant love or admiration.
He was infatuated with her beauty.
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Adjective 1
possessed by an unreasoning passion or attraction.
She was infatuate with the idea of becoming a star.
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