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besotted

/bɪˈsɑːtɪd/
be · sot · ted
Adverb:besottedly
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1

Strongly infatuated or foolishly in love with someone or something.

Example

"He was completely besotted with the young actress from the moment they met."

2

Stupefied, muddled, or intoxicated, especially by alcoholic drink.

Example

"The tavern was filled with besotted patrons singing loudly late into the night."

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• Rhymes for besotted

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besieger
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bespectacled
bespoke
bessie

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, 'besotted' is the past participle of the verb 'besot', formed from the intensifying prefix 'be-' and the noun 'sot' (originally meaning a foolish person, and later a habitual drunkard), from Old English 'sott' and Old French 'sot'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Besotted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/besotted
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