enamored
adjective
en·am·ored
i-ˈna-mərd 
variants
or British enamoured
: affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
Japanese fans took to the gruff Americans, but the homegrown players were less enamored.—
Mark Bechtel
Mark Bechtel… he would be enamored of a particular wine for a while, and then switch to a new one that caught his fancy.—Lisa King
Lisa KingHow did we get to be so enamored of the outdoors?—P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'RourkeWild mushrooms were my first love. Long before I became enamored with green plants, I was stalking mushrooms …—Susun S. Weed
Susun S. Weed
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Computer hackers are always enamored of their new programs and games. Millions of readers have found themselves enamored with Jane Austen's novels. And Romeo and Juliet were, of course, utterly enamored of each other. But we also often use the word in negative contexts: A friend at work may complain that she's not enamored of the new boss, and when you start talking about how you're not enamored with the neighbors it may be time to move. (Note that both of and with are commonly used after enamored.)
Examples of enamored in a Sentence
I became completely enamored of the city and its people
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Tyler — who was previously married for six years to another woman — quickly become enamored with Temptress Kay as the two engaged in multiple smooches and sleepovers.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The brand builder and entrepreneur, who has previous experience at brands such as Scholl and Hush Puppies, was enamored with Kélian for decades before taking its reins.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Over time, however, Putin became less enamored with free markets and relations with the West.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
On a hunting trip, Narcissus stopped to drink from a pond and became enamored with his own reflection.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The brand builder and entrepreneur, who has previous experience at brands such as Scholl and Hush Puppies, was enamored with Kélian for decades before taking its reins.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Over time, however, Putin became less enamored with free markets and relations with the West.
—Michael McFaul, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
On a hunting trip, Narcissus stopped to drink from a pond and became enamored with his own reflection.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enamored
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“Enamored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enamored. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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