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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This old-school value manager is finding plenty of unloved bargains in a market besotted with AI.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 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 dread comes from fears of a reinterpretation of John Galsworthy’s Nobel Prize-winning books, collectively known as “The Forsyte Saga,” to suit an audience besotted with “Bridgerton” and other sensual period adaptations.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
My source remembers vividly that Mojtaba was totally besotted with the apocalypse and was also just a very shrewd, intelligent guy.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 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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