enamored
Americanadjective
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charmed or captivated (usually followed by of , with , or sometimesby ).
Small children are always enamored of anything new to learn or discover.
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in love (usually followed by of or sometimeswith ).
She became enamored with him because of his power and success, and they had an affair.
verb
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Etymology
Origin of enamored
Explanation
The rock star wasn't enamored, or in love, with the idea of performing old-fashioned ballads, until his agent told him there'd be no big paycheck until he started crooning out those romantic tunes. Being enamored of something or with someone goes far beyond liking them, and it's even more flowery than love. Enamored means smitten with, or totally infatuated. Someone enamored with another will perhaps even swoon. A man who's in love sends the object of his affection a dozen roses, but if he is enamored with her, he covers her entire front lawn with a blanket of rose petals.
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Example Sentences
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Long before I ever learned the steps of the Time Warp, I was a child who was enamored with Curry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Our critic praised the presentation, saying “‘The Ark’ underscores why humanity has always been enamored with the animal kingdom, and reminds us that our stewardship of it should be a labor of love.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Moskow noted that the pressure on Hidden Valley Ranch sales comes after the brand had benefited from heightened consumer interest during the World Cup earlier this summer, when international fans became enamored with ranch flavoring.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Wallace’s teammates — who clearly are enamored with his energy as a two-way player — like to playfully make fun of him, on the rare occasion he messes up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jinx was intrigued by the romantic scene developing before him, but was even more enamored with the catfish wriggling on the hook.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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