Basic Details
Word: Infatuated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.
Synonyms: Enamoured, smitten, besotted
Antonyms: Disenchanted, indifferent, unaffected
Idioms and Phrases
- Head over heels: Completely in love or infatuated. Example: "He was head over heels for her after their first date."
- Love-struck: Captivated by love or infatuation. Example: "She felt love-struck when she saw him after a long time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many teenagers feel infatuated with pop stars, believing they are in love.
Example 2: His infatuated gaze made it clear that he was drawn to her charm and beauty.
Example 3: She was infatuated with the idea of travelling the world, dreaming about new adventures every night.
Fun Fact
The word "infatuated" comes from the Latin word "infatuare," meaning "to make foolish," which reflects how people often act irrationally when they are infatuated.
Famous Quote
"We do not remember days; we remember moments." Cesare Pavese (which can reflect the fleeting nature of infatuation).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "infatuated" mean?
a) To be completely uninterested
b) To have a brief but strong passion for someone
c) To be always angry
d) To dislike something greatly
Answer: b) To have a brief but strong passion for someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "infatuated"?
a) Indifferent
b) Enamoured
c) Bored
d) Uninspired
Answer: b) Enamoured
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "infatuated"?
a) Smitten
b) Disenchanted
c) Besotted
d) In love
Answer: b) Disenchanted
4. Which sentence uses "infatuated" correctly?
a) She felt infatuated with her favourite book.
b) The dog infatuated at the tree.
c) They infatuated the house.
d) He was infatuated by the cold weather.
Answer: a) She felt infatuated with her favourite book.
5. Which idiom means the same as "infatuated"?
a) Head over heels
b) In a pickle
c) Under the weather
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Head over heels
