enamored

adjective

en·​am·​ored i-ˈna-mərd 

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

Did you know?

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.)

Synonyms

• besotted (by)
• crazy (about or over)
• dotty (over)
• enraptured (by)
• gaga (over)
• gone (on)
• infatuated (with)
• mad (about)
• nuts (about)

Examples of enamored in a Sentence

I became completely enamored of the city and its people

Recent Examples on the Web

Read on for 40+ of the best NYC gifts for locals, former residents, and anyone enamored with the Big Apple. —Daniel Varghese, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2024

Like many headline-grabbing mass murderers before him, Arthur's the subject of a TV movie, which an enamored Lee has watched countless times. —Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 7 Oct. 2024

From his first day as the Chargers’ coach, Jim Harbaugh was enamored with Justin Herbert’s leadership abilities. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024

Even the valets, who get (limited) seat time in all manner of super steeds, are enamored. —Sean Evans, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above