besotted Definition
- 1strongly infatuated
- 2intoxicated
- 3stupefied
Using besotted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "besotted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was besotted with her and couldn't stop talking about her.
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She was besotted by the beauty of the sunset.
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The couple looked at each other with besotted eyes.
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He was besotted with grief after his wife's death.
besotted Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with besotted
Example
He was besotted with love for her and would do anything to make her happy.
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After drinking all night, he was completely besotted with drink and could barely stand.
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She gave him a besotted look that made his heart skip a beat.
Origins of besotted
from 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' + 'sot' meaning 'drunkard'
Summary: besotted in Brief
'Besotted' [bɪˈsɒtɪd] is an adjective used to describe someone who is strongly infatuated or deeply in love with someone or something. It can also mean intoxicated or stupefied. Examples include 'He was besotted with her and couldn't stop talking about her,' and 'She was besotted by the beauty of the sunset.' Phrases like 'besotted with love' and 'besotted with drink' further illustrate the term.
