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Definition of enamor

enamor

/ɪˈnæm.ɚ/
(UK: enamour)
en · am · or
Adjective:enamored
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Past Simple:enamored
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Past Participle:enamored
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Present Participle:enamoring
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enamor Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

American To inspire or fill someone with ardent love, affection, fascination, or admiration (usually used in the passive voice with 'of' or 'with').

Example

"During her semester abroad, she became deeply enamored of the region's classical architecture and culinary traditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the passive voice or as a participial adjective (e.g., 'to be enamored of' or 'enamored with'), with 'enamor' being the standard American spelling and 'enamour' the British variant.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French enamourer ('to inspire with love'), formed from en- ('in') and amour ('love'), ultimately from Latin amor.

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