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

That posture will surely ruffle the feathers of an “America First” president enamored of dictators and disdainful of allies.

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Sahar said she went home and started googling Java and “became extremely enamored with her beauty and what she stood for.”

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For the last several years, the Dodgers’ front office has adored Sasaki, enamored by a dazzling repertoire headlined by a triple-digit fastball.

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Those attributes are among the many Edman qualities the Dodgers were enamored with from afar and are now counting on to help push the team through October.

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The agreement, and the omission of unions at the negotiating table, prompted Gonzalez to publicly state that Newsom is “enamored” with tech.

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Related Words

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