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