adj
enamored
ih-NA-muhrd
Enamored (adj) means Deeply in love with, or very taken with, someone or something. Example: “He was completely enamored with the coastal town after just one visit.”
adj
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Deeply in love with, or very taken with, someone or something.
"He was completely enamored with the coastal town after just one visit."
"She grew enamored of the idea of moving abroad."
How to use enamored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReally into someone or something, often to the point of infatuation.
When to use it
Usually followed by "with" or "of."
Common pairings
enamored with
enamored of
completely enamored
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more enamored
- Superlative
- most enamored
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Etymology
From Old French enamorer ("to inspire with love"), from amour ("love").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for enamored
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What does “enamored” mean?
The word “enamored” means deeply in love with, or very taken with, someone or something. In plain terms, really into someone or something, often to the point of infatuation.
How do you pronounce “enamored”?
“Enamored” is pronounced ih-NA-muhrd (/ɪˈnæməɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “enamored” in a sentence?
Here is “enamored” used in a sentence: “He was completely enamored with the coastal town after just one visit.”
What part of speech is “enamored”?
“Enamored” is an adjective.
Where does the word “enamored” come from?
The word “enamored” comes from Old French. From Old French enamorer ("to inspire with love"), from amour ("love").
