enamored

American  

[ih-nam-erd] / ɪˈnæm ərd /

especially British, enamour

adjective

1. charmed or captivated (usually followed by of , with , or sometimesby ).

   Small children are always enamored of anything new to learn or discover.

2. in love (usually followed by of or sometimeswith ).

   She became enamored with him because of his power and success, and they had an affair.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of enamor.

Other Word Forms

• enamoredness noun
• half-enamored adjective
• overenamored adjective
• self-enamored adjective
• unenamored adjective

Etymology

Origin of enamored

enamor ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The question is whether the Hungarian people are as enamored as they are.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Obviously, I grew up watching “The Office,” and I’ve been completely enamored by it and really like, that’s a comfort show that got me through COVID.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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

Ridge, enamored by the “antiquated technology,” asked if he could press the button.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Related Words

• captivated
• enchanted
• fascinated
• hooked