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

Recent Examples on the Web But growing up in the 1980s, Turner became enamored of a different genre: listening to — and learning to play — the hard rock and heavy metal of AC/DC, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 While flipping through channels, Donkey Kong sees an ad for the Mini-Mario toys and becomes enamored with the product. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 Ruffalo is Duncan Wedderburn, a lawyer who takes Bella on a European adventure and becomes deeply enamored with her as well. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 In a moment of happenstance, a New York creative director, Michael Goldberg, read an article about Luna Luna in 2022 and became enamored with the idea. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024 But for someone who grew up enamored by the sentimental melodies of Céline Dion, Destiny’s Child and Mariah Carey, Tems yearned to make soul-stirring songs that sent people deep into their feelings rather than joyful dance records that anyone could catch a vibe to. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024 International buyers are especially enamored with residences along its southernmost Dalmatian Coast and on the islands of Hvar, Korčula and Brač. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Now in New York, where she’s enamored by Times Square, the Empire State Building and caricature artists, Elsbeth moves to the Big Apple to act as an outside observer for the Justice Department to ensure the NYPD works by the book. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 The actress would often accompany her mom to work and became enamored with acting through her time there, eventually taking acting classes at the theater. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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