adj

besotted

bih-SO-tihd

Besotted (adj) means Completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so. Example: “He was utterly besotted with her from their first date.”

adj

Completely infatuated with someone, often foolishly so.

"He was utterly besotted with her from their first date."

Heavily intoxicated; drunk.

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

How to use besotted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHead-over-heels in love, or (less commonly now) very drunk.

Common pairings

besotted with someone completely besotted

Word forms

more besotted comparative, most besotted superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "besot" ("to make foolish") plus the "-ed" ending.

Rhymes for besotted

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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.