enamored
enamored Lexical Profile
enamored Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
American Greatly delighted, charmed, or fascinated by a particular thing, idea, or activity.
"The visiting scholars grew enamored with the city's historic architecture and vibrant literary culture."
American Filled with a strong feeling of romantic love, infatuation, or deep affection for someone.
"From their very first conversation at the gallery, he was completely enamored of her wit and kindness."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Enamored" (spelled "enamoured" in British English) is used almost exclusively as a predicate adjective and is traditionally followed by the preposition "of," though "with" and "by" are also widely accepted in modern usage.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French enamourer ("to inspire with love"), formed from the prefix en- and amour ("love"), which ultimately derives from Latin amor.