Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

infatuation

/ˌɪnfˌætʃuˈeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.90 in modern English

Syllables: in-fat-u-a-tion
IPA: /ˌɪnfˌætʃuˈeɪʃən/

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An immensely strong love or sexual attraction.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; madness.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

Something which infatuates.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"As to the former, he is under a singular species of infatuation, to render himself thus subservient to the plans of Melliphant. Happily, however, we have effected our escape from them, and are on the road to our peaceful dwelling."

Usage

Inflected Forms

infatuations (plural)

Derived Forms

fatuity fatuous infatuate infatuated infatuational

Frequently Paired Words

besottedness squish

Synonyms

puppy love calf love crush

Antonyms

apathy impassivity infuriation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce infatuation?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪnfˌætʃuˈeɪʃən/.
What does infatuation mean?: An immensely strong love or sexual attraction.

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