Enamored

//ɪˈnæməɹd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of enamor form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    In love, amorous.

    "She's enamored of [or with] her new boyfriend."

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
infatuatedamorousattached tobecharmedbesottedbesotted

Example

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"He's enamored of the idea of becoming a rock star."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English enamoured, a partial calque of Old French enamore, past participle of enamorer, enamourer; compare amour and enamor, enamour.

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in love

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