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

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

Examples of enamored in a Sentence

I became completely enamored of the city and its people

Recent Examples on the Web

At 6-foot-6, Williamson was shorter than the other elite prospects of the past few decades, but scouts were enamored with his athleticism and explosiveness. —Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

Francesco recalled a visit from Elizabeth Taylor’s boyfriend who was quite enamored. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025

Her favorite things to do include chasing squirrels, chipmunks and going to visit the neighbors who are all enamored with her. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025

Netanyahu seems to be ever more enamored with going beyond Israel’s original objective, telling Fox News last weekend that regime change in Tehran could very well be the ultimate result. —Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enamored

• clamored
• hammered
• stammered