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verb (used with object)
1.
to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
2.
to charm or captivate.
Also, especially British, en·am·our.
Related forms
en·am·ored·ness; especially British, en·am·oured·ness, noun
half-en·am·ored, adjective
o·ver·en·am·ored, adjective
self-en·am·ored, adjective
un·en·am·ored, adjective
Synonyms
2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.
2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.
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Word Origin & History
enamor
c.1300, from O.Fr. enamourer, from en-, causative prefix, + amour "love," from amare "to love" (see Amy).
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