infatuation

Definitions

An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

The state of being completely carried away by unreasoning passion or love.

Examples

Their brief infatuation with the idea of moving abroad faded as soon as they looked at the cost of living.

It was merely a fleeting infatuation, not the deep, lasting love they had initially imagined.

Synonyms

obsession crush passion fixation puppy love adoration fascination

Antonyms

indifference apathy dislike aversion detachment disdain unconcern