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besotted Synonyms

Another word for besotted

Choosing another word for besotted depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strongly infatuated or foolishly in love with someone or something.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
infatuated
smitten
enamored
Strong
captivated
entranced
enchanted
bewitched
beguiled
obsessed

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
intoxicated
inebriated
drunken
Strong
stupefied
befuddled
sottish
tipsy

Opposites of besotted

The opposite of besotted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sober
clear-headed
indifferent
disenchanted
uninterested
lucid
detached
apathetic
See all opposites of besotted

• Nearby Words

besiege
besieger
besmirch
besotted
bespectacled
bespoke
bessie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Besotted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/besotted
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