besotted
1 antonym for besotted — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so.
“‘They're educating me, man,’ he said about these besotted women, with whom he discussed international politics, South American literature, dance, and the ability of alcohol to induce mystic states.”
2. adj
Heavily intoxicated; drunk.
“The old sailor stumbled home besotted after a night at the tavern.”
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How to use besotted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
besotted with someone
completely besotted
Etymology
Formed from "besot" ("to make foolish") plus the "-ed" ending.
Full origin of besotted →Frequently asked questions
What does “besotted” mean?
The word “besotted” means completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so. In plain terms, head-over-heels in love, or (less commonly now) very drunk.
How do you pronounce “besotted”?
“Besotted” is pronounced bih-SO-tihd (/bɪˈsɑtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “besotted” in a sentence?
Here is “besotted” used in a sentence: “He was utterly besotted with her from their first date.”
What part of speech is “besotted”?
“Besotted” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “besotted” have?
“Besotted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so.
