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Synonyms & Similar Words
infatuated
enamored
smitten
lovesick
obsessed
captivated
enchanted
charmed
beguiled
enamored
enthralled
fascinated
spellbound
entranced
deluded
doting
adoring
devoted
passionate
ardent
fervent
zealous
fanatical
crazed
mad
head-over-heels
besotted
lovesmitten
lovestruck
lovesick
starstruck
moonstruck
enamored
smitten
captivated
charmed
Meaning of Besotted
The primary meaning of the word "besotted" is to be deeply in love or infatuated with someone or something.
Definitions
- To be utterly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something, often to the point of being unable to think or act rationally
- * To be deeply in love or enamored with someone, often in a way that is considered excessive or unreasonable
Etymology of Besotted
The word "besotted" has its origins in the 17th century, derived from the Old English word "sott", meaning "fool" or "idiot", and the prefix "be-", which intensifies the meaning of the word
Historically, the word was used to describe someone who was considered foolish or idiotic, often due to their excessive love or infatuation with someone or something
Example Uses
- He was besotted with his new girlfriend and couldn't stop talking about her
- * She was besotted with the idea of traveling the world and spent all her free time planning trips
- * The couple was besotted with each other and spent all their time together, much to the annoyance of their friends
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
indifferent
uninterested
apathetic
unconcerned
unenthusiastic
unmoved
unaffected
detached
dispassionate
unemotional
cold
aloof
distant
reserved
restrained
subdued
calm
rational
sensible
pragmatic
level-headed
sober
sane
lucid