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smitten Synonyms

Another word for smitten

Choosing another word for smitten depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deeply affected with or struck by strong feelings of attraction, affection, or infatuation.

Usage Example

"From the moment they met at the gallery, he was completely infatuated with her."

Strongest
infatuated
enamored
love-struck
besotted
head over heels
captivated
Strong
enchanted
charmed
beguiled
entranced

• adjective (Context 2)

Grievously afflicted, struck, or overwhelmed by an illness, disaster, or painful emotion.

Usage Example

"stricken with remorse over his hasty decision, he wrote a long letter of apology."

Strongest
stricken
afflicted
Strong
overcome
tormented
plagued
beset

• verb (Context 3)

To strike with a firm blow, or to afflict severely (past participle of smite).

Usage Example

"According to the ancient chronicle, the city had been struck by a devastating plague."

Strongest
struck
stricken
afflicted

Opposites of smitten

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

repulsed
unaffected
unscathed
indifferent
disenchanted
untouched
uninterested
spared
See all opposites of smitten

• Nearby Words

smithereens
smithers
smithing
smitten
smock
smocking
smog

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