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. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 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 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 In America's gladiatorial two-party system, that could well deprive Republicans of a winning political issue with which to batter out-of-touch, climate change-besotted Democrats. — MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for besotted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for besotted
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
  4. wet
  5. impaired
  6. blind
  7. wasted
Adjective
  • There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • The department can focus on drunken driving enforcement through securing grant money that enables them to hire officers to focus specifically on DUI enforcement, Stemmet noted.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • In that episode, Cal attends Nate and Cassie's (Sydney Sweeney) emotionally charged wedding with his wife, Marsha (Paula Marshall) and gives a drunken wedding speech.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • That’s why fried chicken, mozzarella sticks and onion rings consistently land on the avoid list for anyone managing high cholesterol.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • This gives drivers more time to react and could potentially prevent up to 80% of non-impaired vehicle crashes in the US alone.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of impaired
Adjective
  • Experts argue that unless universities lower tuition or employers rethink credential requirements, the financing gap will shift to students, replacing a need-blind system with a wealth-sensitive one and hindering access for diverse talent.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • If a car approaches from the right side around a blind corner, for example, the right grip will vibrate instantly, allowing the rider to keep their eyes on the road.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of blind
Adjective
  • When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Advertisers still need to actively review and clean search terms to prevent wasted spend and ensure relevance.
    — Mykola Lukashuk, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of wasted

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“Besotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besotted. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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