enamor

[ ih-nam-er ]

verb (used with object)

1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with ):

   to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.

2. to charm or captivate (usually used in the passive and followed by of , with , or sometimes by ).

   Synonyms: enrapture, enchant, bewitch, fascinate

Other Words From

• en·am·ored·ness especially British, en·am·oured·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enamor¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer; en- ¹, amour

Example Sentences

But a new right-wing media outlet, Americano Media, is using Spanish to enamor Latino voters.

From Salon

Dust off your caldrons and crack open a set of quills because this fall two new books are sure to enamor Harry Potter fans with yet another dash of Hogwarts magic.

From New York Times

Jack Bauer’s use of “any means necessary” to get the bad guys and stop an attack may enamor some politicians, but that is Hollywood.

From Salon

Assistant Tito Vilanova then took over as head coach and added another league title last year as Barcelona’s passing attack centered around Lionel Messi continued to enamor fans around the world.

From Washington Times

He joined those actors unhappy with the unbridled demands of the studios in founding the Screen Actors Guild, which didn't enamor him with Warner Bros.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bewitch
• enchant
• enrapture
• enthrall
• entice
• infatuate
• please