enamor

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/ ɪˈnæm ər /

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verb (used with object)

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.

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

OTHER WORDS FOR enamor

2 fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.

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Also especially British, en·am·our .

Origin of enamor

First recorded in1350–1400; Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer; see en-¹, amour

OTHER WORDS FROM enamor

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

Words nearby enamor

enallage, enamel, enameling, enamelware, en ami, enamor, enamored, enamour, enamoured, enantio-, enantiomer

How to use enamor in a sentence

My kids behaved, enamored by the trees and flowers and sights and sounds of actually being somewhere that wasn’t our family room.
Pandemic Aside, Outdoor Dining Has Been a Godsend for Parents With Young Children|Kristen Hawley|November 22, 2021|Eater
The Philippines is a democratic country enamored of political dynasties, and on Saturday, president Rodrigo Duterte named his heir—his daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio—almost at the same time that he announced his retirement from politics.
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is setting up his daughter to be his political heir|Aurora Almendral|October 4, 2021|Quartz
As others have written, there’s a certain cognitive dissonance with being enamored with the idea of the Olympics while being disillusioned with what often feels like a destructive institution.
The Irresistible Aura of the Olympics|mmirhashem|July 30, 2021|Outside Online
GREAT VALUEThe wine world is enamored of Argentina’s malbec, and it’s easy to forget the grape’s more traditional home of Cahors, in southwestern France.
Fire up the grill and uncork this $15 French malbec for a fabulous pairing|Dave McIntyre|May 21, 2021|Washington Post

The base four-cylinder is certainly capable, but I was enamored with the extra oomph from the optional turbo engine.
Driving away the winter blues|Joe Phillips|February 21, 2021|Washington Blade
Needless to say, this does not enamor her to the powers that be in Cameroon.
The Straight Hero of Cameroon’s Gays|Jay Michaelson|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Genius, enamor'd of his fruitful bride, Assumes new force and elevates his pride.
The Columbiad|Joel Barlow
Boreas, enamor'd of no few of these, The pasture sought, and cover'd them in form280 Of a steed azure-maned.
The Iliad of Homer|Homer