smitten Definition
- 1be strongly attracted to someone or something
- 2be very much in love with someone
Using smitten: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smitten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He was smitten with her from the moment they met.
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She is smitten with the new puppy.
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I'm absolutely smitten with this city.
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They were smitten with each other and got married soon after.
smitten Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for smitten
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Phrases with smitten
smitten kitten
a person who is completely enamored with someone or something
Example
Ever since she saw him perform, she's been a smitten kitten with that musician.
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He was smitten by love and couldn't stop thinking about her.
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She was so smitten with herself that she didn't notice how others perceived her.
Origins of smitten
from Old English 'smitan', meaning 'to strike, hit, or beat'
Summary: smitten in Brief
'Smitten' [ˈsmɪt(ə)n] is an adjective used to describe being strongly attracted to someone or something, especially in a romantic sense. It can also mean being very much in love with someone. The term is often used in phrases like 'smitten kitten,' referring to someone who is completely enamored with someone or something, and 'smitten by love,' meaning to be deeply in love with someone.
