enamored
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en·am·or
(ĭ-năm′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.]
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Adj. | 1. | enamored - marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; "gaga over the rock group's new album"; "he was infatuated with her" loving - feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances" |
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enamored
adjectiveAffected with intense romantic attraction:
Slang: gone.
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