Definition of INFATUATE

infatuate

Meanings

Plural: infatuates

Verb

  • arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way
    • "His new car has infatuated him"
    • "love has infatuated her"
  • To inspire with unreasoning love, attachment or enthusiasm.
  • To make foolish.

Adj

  • Infatuated, foolishly attracted to someone.
  • Foolish, lacking good judgement.

Noun

  • Infatuated person.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English infatuate (“foolish”, adjective), from Latin infatuātus, past participle of infatuō.

Scrabble Score: 12

infatuate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
infatuate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infatuate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

infatuate is a valid Words With Friends word