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Definition of "infatuation" []

  • A foolish, unreasoning, or extravagant passion or attraction. See Synonyms at love. (noun)
  • An object of extravagant, short-lived passion. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "infatuation" in a sentence
  • "The 73-year-old media mogul's wife, Veronica Lario, said last spring she is divorcing Berlusconi for what she called his infatuation with attractive young women."
  • "Berlusconi's wife, a former actress, is suing him for divorce over what she called his infatuation with young women."
  • "The 73-year-old media mogul's wife, Veronica Lario, said last spring she is divorcing him for what she called his infatuation with attractive young women."