enamour

/ ɪnˈæmə /

verb

1. tr; usually passiveand foll byof to inspire with love; captivate; charm

Word History and Origins

Origin of enamour¹

C14: from Old French enamourer, from amour love, from Latin amor

Example Sentences

She said everyone who visited was enamoured by the dolphins.

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His signature shoey celebration – which is credited with popularising the practice in Australia – memeable media sound bites and humorous stunts have enamoured him to legions the world over.

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And then the movement and reaction for the second was a player feeling at home in front of the fans already enamoured with his talent, after his 13-goal spell here last season.

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The Times was less enamoured with what it said felt like "a conscientious but colourless radio drama".

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The Independent's Nick Hilton was a little less enamoured, giving the drama three stars although he also described the cast warmly as "a fine assembly of British television actors".

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Related Words

• beguile
• bewitch
• charm
• dazzle
• delight
• enrapture
• entertain
• enthrall
• fascinate
• gratify
• grip
• hypnotize
• infatuate
• intrigue
• mesmerize
• please
• seduce