
Infatuated
Intensity Emphasized
Use 'infatuated' to emphasize a passionate, intense attraction, often perceived as excessive or temporary.
He was infatuated with the idea of becoming an astronaut.
Emotionally Charged
'Infatuated' often implies an emotional state that lacks reason or clear thinking.
Alex became infatuated with the celebrity, neglecting his daily responsibilities.
Not Long-lasting
Infatuation usually suggests a short-lived, not deep, fervor that might fade away quickly.
Their infatuated whispers ended as summer faded.
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