enamored

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enamored

He was completely enamored with the new puppy.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness: Being so strongly attracted to or delighted by someone or something that it seems excessive or uncritical.
    • Charmed, captivated, or infatuated: Filled with a feeling of intense, often romantic, attraction or admiration.
Usage
  • The adjective "enamored" describes a state of being completely charmed or captivated. It is typically used with the preposition "of" or "with" (e.g., enamored of/with someone/something).
  • It often implies a sense of being swept away by emotion, which can sometimes be seen as irrational or overly enthusiastic.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • He was completely enamored with her from their first meeting.
    • The tourists were enamored of the city's ancient architecture.
    • She is enamored with the idea of living abroad.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be enamored of/with": This is the standard construction to show the object of one's affection or fascination.
    • The critic was surprisingly enamored of the young director's debut film.
  • Used to describe a temporary but powerful state of admiration, not necessarily implying a deep, lasting love.
Variants and Related Words
  • Enamor (verb, chiefly US): To fill with love and delight; to charm. (Often used in the passive voice: "He was enamored of her.")
  • Enamoured (adjective, chiefly British): Alternative spelling of "enamored."
Synonyms
  • Infatuated: Possessed by an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration.
  • Captivated: Having one's interest or attention completely held.
  • Beguiled: Charmed or enchanted, sometimes deceptively.
  • Smitten: Affected strongly by love or attraction.
Antonyms
  • Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
  • Disgusted: Filled with revulsion or strong disapproval.
  • Repelled: Driven away; filled with distaste.
Idioms and Phrases
  • Head over heels (in love): Although not containing the word "enamored," this idiom describes a similar state of being completely and passionately in love, often recklessly so.
enamored

He was completely enamored with the new puppy.

Adjective
  1. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
    • gaga over the rock group's new album
    • he was infatuated with her

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