From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinfatuationin‧fat‧u‧a‧tion /ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃən/ noun [countable, uncountable] LOVEa strong feeling of love for someone or interest in something, especially a feeling that is unreasonable and does not continue for a long time → obsessioninfatuation with the current infatuation with seventies style Shaw’s infatuation with the actress is evident in his writing.
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infatuation• His infatuation with Diane seemed to be growing.• She hoped that his ridiculous infatuation would soon wear off.infatuation with• an infatuation with sex• Bardo said his infatuation with Schaeffer dominated his life. 