Infatuate (Verb)
Meaning
Arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way; "His new car has infatuated him"; "love has infatuated her".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The stunning model has infatuated many young men with her charming smile and captivating stage presence.
- Her newly released album has infatuated the nation's teenagers, who constantly sing its catchy tunes.
- The exotic beauty of the tropical islands has infatuated my sister, and now she dreams of moving there someday.
- His lavish lifestyle has infatuated several of his friends, who now try to emulate his extravagant spending habits.
- The allure of fame has infatuated her since childhood, and now she is determined to become a famous actress.