besotted
Americanadjective
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infatuated or obsessed.
The besotted mom showed off pictures of her new baby.
They had one date and he was utterly besotted.
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intoxicated; drunk.
We found him besotted with wine.
adjective
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stupefied with drink; intoxicated
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infatuated; doting
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foolish; muddled
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Example Sentences
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The beauty of this show is that Waters and his producers focused on history’s unsung heroes or the lesser-known feats of famous ones with an infectious, besotted revelry that frequently inspired further research.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
But it is basketball - not football - that New Yorkers are besotted with right now.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
She transforms herself from “a wild, hatless little savage” into a lady, which estranges her from her childhood companion and besotted admirer, Heathcliff, a foundling who lives with her family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The film would attract a "whole new generation of people" who had not yet read the book but were "completely besotted" after seeing the film, he added.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
Under the moon’s besotted gaze, she ran deep into the jungle, her body strong, her every sense heightened.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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