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besotted

[bɪˈsɒtɪd]

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!

  • Example

    He was besotted with her and couldn't stop talking about her.

  • Example

    She was besotted by the beauty of the sunset.

  • Example

    The couple looked at each other with besotted eyes.

  • Example

    He was besotted with grief after his wife's death.

besotted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for besotted

Antonyms for besotted

Phrases with besotted

  • deeply in love with someone

    Example

    He was besotted with love for her and would do anything to make her happy.

  • heavily intoxicated with alcohol

    Example

    After drinking all night, he was completely besotted with drink and could barely stand.

  • a look of intense love or infatuation

    Example

    She gave him a besotted look that made his heart skip a beat.

Origins of besotted

from 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' + 'sot' meaning 'drunkard'

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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.