Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

enamored

 - 3 dictionary results

en⋅am⋅or

  [i-nam-er]
Use enamored in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and fol. 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.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME enamouren < OF enamourer. See en- 1 , amour

Related forms:
en⋅am⋅ored⋅ness; especially British, en⋅am⋅oured⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To enamored
en·am·or   (ĭ-nām'ər)   
tr.v.   en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors
To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.

[Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer : en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + amour, love; see amour.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

enamor 
1303, from O.Fr. enamourer, from en-, causative prefix, + amour "love."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Search another word or see enamored on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way