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Infatuation

usgb/ɪnˌfætʃuˈeɪʃn/Volume
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Temporary FeelingPlay
Although intense, infatuation is short-lived and usually fades over time. SlideAfter a month, her infatuation with the sports car vanished.
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Not Deep LovePlay
Infatuation is about surface-level attraction, often without deeper understanding or commitment. SlideShe mistook her infatuation for true love until they actually talked.
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Often YouthfulPlay
Infatuation is commonly used to describe intense feelings experienced by young people. SlideThe teenager's infatuation with the new student was apparent to everyone.