besotted

[bɪˈsɒtɪd]

besotted Definition

• 1. strongly infatuated
• 2. intoxicated
• 3. stupefied

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

• infatuated
• enamored
• captivated
• smitten
• charmed

Antonyms for besotted

• disenchanted
• disinterested

Phrases with besotted

• besotted with love

  deeply in love with someone

  Example

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

• besotted with drink

  heavily intoxicated with alcohol

  Example

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

• besotted look

  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.