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Synonyms & Similar Words
enamored
captivated
charmed
infatuated
besotted
lovesick
enamored
smitten
beguiled
delighted
entranced
fascinated
spellbound
absorbed
enamored
taken
caught
hooked
enamored
love-struck
moonstruck
starstruck
dazzled
bewitched
entranced
captivated
smitten
lovesick
head-over-heels
swept-off-one's-feet
under-someone's-spell
enthralled
spellbound
bewitched
Meaning of Smitten
The primary meaning of the word "Smitten" is to be deeply in love with someone.
Definitions
- To be deeply in love with someone, often suddenly or intensely
- * To be utterly enamored or captivated by someone or something
Etymology of Smitten
The word "Smitten" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was used to describe being struck or affected by something, often with a sense of suddenness or intensity
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from romantic love to spiritual or mystical experiences
Example Uses
- She was smitten with her new boyfriend and couldn't stop talking about him
- * He was smitten with the idea of traveling the world and decided to quit his job to do so
- * The crowd was smitten with the rock star's charisma and stage presence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
indifferent
uninterested
unmoved
unaffected
unimpressed
detached
disconnected
apathetic
unenthusiastic
lukewarm
cool
aloof
distant
unfeeling
neutral
impassive
unconcerned
unemotional
dispassionate
unresponsive