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
Other Word Forms
- enamoredness noun
- half-enamored adjective
- overenamored adjective
- self-enamored adjective
- unenamored adjective
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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The question is whether the Hungarian people are as enamored as they are.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The 6-foot-5, 260-pound junior played football for the first time last fall and was so impressive that college recruiters immediately became enamored with his potential.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
Wyckoff said that although “everybody is enamored with the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks or megacap technology,” the fund had outperformed during its first year without holding any of those stocks.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
Looking ahead, Coca-Cola remains a cash-rich business with unmatched brand power and enviable profitability, but it needs a clearer playbook for a world less enamored with sugary drinks.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
Looking around the busy streets with their modern buildings, I thought Mamá would be enamored of this place.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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