Besotten

//bɪˈsɒtn̩// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    past participle of besot form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of besotted. alt-of, alternative

    "... may have wakened whatever still remained of the gallant and high-spirited Polish nature in this morose and besotten old Stuart."

Synonyms

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besottedbefuddledbibulousblind drunkblottobosky

Antonyms

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sober

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"... may have wakened whatever still remained of the gallant and high-spirited Polish nature in this morose and besotten old Stuart."

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