enamored

adjective

en·​am·​ored i-ˈna-mərd How to pronounce enamored (audio)
variants or British enamoured
: affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
Japanese fans took to the gruff Americans, but the homegrown players were less enamored.Mark Bechtel
… he would be enamored of a particular wine for a while, and then switch to a new one that caught his fancy.Lisa King
How did we get to be so enamored of the outdoors?P. J. O'Rourke
Wild mushrooms were my first love. Long before I became enamored with green plants, I was stalking mushrooms …Susun S. Weed

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Computer hackers are always enamored of their new programs and games. Millions of readers have found themselves enamored with Jane Austen's novels. And Romeo and Juliet were, of course, utterly enamored of each other. But we also often use the word in negative contexts: A friend at work may complain that she's not enamored of the new boss, and when you start talking about how you're not enamored with the neighbors it may be time to move. (Note that both of and with are commonly used after enamored.)

Examples of enamored in a Sentence

I became completely enamored of the city and its people
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Centuries later, however, readers are still enamored with the author. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 The prince’s daughter Concetta is initially enamored of Tancredi, but his eye is caught by the beautiful Angelica, daughter of vulgar nouveau riche neighbor Don Calogero. Anthony Paletta, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025 In 2025, companies are less enamored with research for its own sake. Florian Douetteau, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 In response, some people laughed and ate the donuts, but others were not as enamored with the gesture. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enamored

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enamored was in 1566

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“Enamored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enamored. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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