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
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
Lisa KingHow did we get to be so enamored of the outdoors?—P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'RourkeWild mushrooms were my first love. Long before I became enamored with green plants, I was stalking mushrooms …—Susun S. Weed
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.)
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Examples of enamored in a Sentence
I became completely enamored of the city and its people
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Meanwhile, speculation that Jackman was enamored with his co-star had reportedly been brewing in New York theater circles all along.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Charton is disarming and funny, and the two are clearly enamored with each other, falling into natural repartee about their kids and each other.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
His cast is rounded out by compelling appearances from Gina Gershon, Taylour Paige, Stephen Dorff and Coleen Camp, but Kaye is most enamored by the dynamic between Schnabel and Fox.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Ava’s name was suggested by one of her grandmothers early in the pregnancy, and both new parents were immediately enamored with the moniker.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Charton is disarming and funny, and the two are clearly enamored with each other, falling into natural repartee about their kids and each other.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
His cast is rounded out by compelling appearances from Gina Gershon, Taylour Paige, Stephen Dorff and Coleen Camp, but Kaye is most enamored by the dynamic between Schnabel and Fox.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Ava’s name was suggested by one of her grandmothers early in the pregnancy, and both new parents were immediately enamored with the moniker.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Enamored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enamored. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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