What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
infatuate
Example
He was infatuated with her from the moment he met her. [infatuated: adjective]
Example
She couldn't help but feel infatuated with the new book she just read. [infatuated: verb]
fascinate
Example
The history of ancient civilizations has always fascinated me. [fascinated: verb]
Example
The audience was fascinated by the magician's tricks. [fascinated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fascinate is more commonly used than infatuate in everyday language. Fascinate is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while infatuate is less common and often associated with romantic or emotional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between infatuate and fascinate?
Both infatuate and fascinate can be used in formal and informal contexts, but fascinate is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.
