Definitions
- Describing a strong but short-lived attraction or crush. - Referring to an intense and irrational passion for someone or something. - Talking about a state of being captivated or obsessed with someone or something.
- Describing a sudden and powerful attraction or love for someone. - Referring to a state of being deeply enamored or charmed by someone or something. - Talking about a feeling of being struck by Cupid's arrow, leading to a strong emotional connection.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong emotional attraction to someone or something.
- 2Both words are used to express a feeling of being captivated or obsessed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a romantic interest or crush.
- 4Both words are often used in informal contexts.
- 5Both words convey a sense of being overwhelmed by emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Duration: Infatuated is often short-lived, while smitten can be long-lasting.
- 2Intensity: Infatuated can be more intense and irrational than smitten.
- 3Focus: Infatuated is often focused on physical appearance or superficial qualities, while smitten can be based on deeper emotional connections.
- 4Connotation: Infatuated can have a negative connotation of being foolish or immature, while smitten is generally viewed as positive and romantic.
- 5Usage: Infatuated is more commonly used to describe a temporary attraction, while smitten can be used to describe both temporary and long-lasting feelings.
Remember this!
Infatuated and smitten are both words used to describe strong emotional attractions to someone or something. However, infatuated is often short-lived, intense, and focused on superficial qualities, while smitten can be long-lasting, based on deeper emotional connections, and viewed as positive and romantic.
