infatuated

/ ɪnˈfætjʊˌeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. often foll by with possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion, esp for another person

Derived Forms

• inˈfatuˌatedly, adverb

Example Sentences

He was egotistical even as a child, it is noted, infatuated with the sight of his name on a rubber stamp and later as a byline.

From The Daily Beast

David has recounted that he was completely infatuated with “Posh Spice” after seeing one of her music videos.

From The Daily Beast

Greenspan was infatuated with all sorts of markets, including financial ones.

From The Daily Beast

He soon becomes completely infatuated with Jen, who is a junior, and they begin dating.

From The Daily Beast

It now became evident, even to the infatuated Gray, that Mrs. Irvin was laboring under the influence of tremendous excitement.

From Project Gutenberg

In the meantime he was completely infatuated, and trotted about after Sarah like an old turkey cock.

From Project Gutenberg

I confess, honestly, that during this conversation I felt somewhat impatient with my dear, infatuated friend.

From Project Gutenberg

He thought he could see very plainly Brodrick's hand, his power over the infatuated Jinny.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet for sooth, they must be spared the discomfort of becoming a little infatuated with a woman for a time—a short time, at worst!

From Project Gutenberg