enamor

en·am·or

verb \i-ˈna-mər\

en·am·oreden·am·or·ing\-mə-riŋ, -ˈnam-riŋ\

Definition of ENAMOR

transitive verb

1

: to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with of

2

: to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination —usually used in the passive with of or with <baseball fans enamored of statistics>

Origin of ENAMOR

Middle English enamouren, from Anglo-French enamourer, from en- + amour love — more at amour

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with ENAMOR

clawhammer, drop hammer, flimflammer, jackhammer, programmer, sledgehammer, trip-hammer, windjammer