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Definition of “enamored”

enamored (ɪnˈæməd) 

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adjective

  1. (US, formal) = enamoured

enamoured or (US) enamored (ɪnˈæməd Pronunciation for )

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adjective

  1. in love; captivated; charmed

enamor (ɪnˈæmə) 

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transitive verb

  1. (US, formal) = enamour

enamour or (US) enamor (ɪnˈæmə Pronunciation for )

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verb

  1. tr; usually passive and foll by of to inspire with love; captivate; charm

Word Origin

C14: from Old French enamourer, from amour love, from Latin amor

Example Sentences Including 'enamored'

Galton was probably also enamored of the hereditary Herschel family title.
Colin Beavan FINGERPRINTS: Murder and the Race to Uncover the Science of Identity (2002)
No lover of the four-man rotation, Lidle was less enamored with the Cardinals lineup that at times seemed to come at him in waves.
Toronto Sun (2003)
Not just the girls, even the college authorities are totally enamored by the camel.
Samachar (2005)
She went into the soul of the house, and she was enamored of what she found.
Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)

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