besotted

12 synonyms and 1 antonym for besotted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

loaded pissed

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

soaked smashed

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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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.”

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2. adj

Heavily intoxicated; drunk.

“The old sailor stumbled home besotted after a night at the tavern.”

Opposites

sober

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.

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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.

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