smitten
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for smitten, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Deeply in love or infatuated.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Deeply in love or infatuated.
“He was completely smitten with her from their first meeting.”
2. adjective
Struck or affected, often suddenly and strongly.
“The town was smitten by a wave of enthusiasm for the new team.”
Opposites
How to use smitten
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
smitten with
utterly smitten
Etymology
The past participle of smite, from Old English smiten.
Full origin of smitten →Frequently asked questions
What does “smitten” mean?
The word “smitten” means deeply in love or infatuated. In plain terms, struck by strong feelings, especially romantic infatuation.
How do you pronounce “smitten”?
“Smitten” is pronounced SMIH-tn (/ˈsmɪ.tn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “smitten” in a sentence?
Here is “smitten” used in a sentence: “He was completely smitten with her from their first meeting.”
What part of speech is “smitten”?
“Smitten” is an adjective.
Where does the word “smitten” come from?
The word “smitten” comes from Old English. The past participle of smite, from Old English smiten.
How many meanings does “smitten” have?
“Smitten” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deeply in love or infatuated.
