enamoured

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɛˈnæməd/
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Adjective

enamoured (comparative more enamoured, superlative most enamoured)

  1. UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada spelling of enamored

Synonyms

Verb

enamoured

  1. simple past and past participle of enamour

Usage notes

  • One is usually enamored of something, or less commonly enamored with something.

References

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Partial calque of Old French enamore, past participle of enamorer; equivalent to (and sometimes influenced by) en- + amour + -ed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɛnaˈmuːrɛd/, /ˈɛnamurɛd/, /ɛnˈamurɛd/, /-id/

Adjective

enamoured

  1. Enamoured, lovestruck; deep in love.
  2. (rare) Motivated by love (to do something)

Derived terms

  • enamouren

Descendants

  • English: enamoured, enamored
  • Scots: enamoured

References

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