besotted

adjective

bi-ˈsä-təd How to pronounce besotted (audio)
Definition of besottednext
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol the friends agreed they couldn't let him drive in his besotted condition

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Recent Examples of besotted If anything, Oppenheimer can be overly besotted. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 In front of me at her show sat a group of young women who seemed besotted by Sui’s faux fur coats and bags and her paillette beanies and sparkly twinsets. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026 Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 Burnishing his cult of personality is, for all but the most besotted or trollish, not on that list. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for besotted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for besotted
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
  4. wet
Adjective
  • At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In Season 3, Danny, by his own admission, was drunk on camera across multiple episodes — during a cast trip to San Diego, while on another trip to Mexico and in the finale at a party.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of drunken
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  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • Mosquitoes thrive in wet, warm conditions, and prefer to breed in pools of standing water, according to Justin Harbison, an associate professor at Loyola University of Chicago.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet

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