enamored
adjective
en·am·ored
i-ˈna-mərd 
variants
or British enamoured
: affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
Japanese fans took to the gruff Americans, but the homegrown players were less enamored.—
Mark Bechtel
Mark Bechtel… he would be enamored of a particular wine for a while, and then switch to a new one that caught his fancy.—Lisa King
Lisa KingHow did we get to be so enamored of the outdoors?—P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'RourkeWild mushrooms were my first love. Long before I became enamored with green plants, I was stalking mushrooms …—Susun S. Weed
Susun S. Weed
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Computer hackers are always enamored of their new programs and games. Millions of readers have found themselves enamored with Jane Austen's novels. And Romeo and Juliet were, of course, utterly enamored of each other. But we also often use the word in negative contexts: A friend at work may complain that she's not enamored of the new boss, and when you start talking about how you're not enamored with the neighbors it may be time to move. (Note that both of and with are commonly used after enamored.)
Examples of enamored in a Sentence
I became completely enamored of the city and its people
Recent Examples on the Web
But Stamos' young costars Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin were not among the enamored, thank you very much.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There have been reports Daboll wasn’t enamored with Sanders, while a league source indicated this week that Dart was the coach’s preferred quarterback.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Decades later, still enamored with Western iconography and cowboy culture, the artistic director of Pucci returned to the Texan capital—this time to host a spirited takeover of the historic Austin Motel alongside Mytheresa.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Now, returning to the relationship between Mrs. Vreeland and Pauline, remember that Vreeland was always enamored with the baroness.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There have been reports Daboll wasn’t enamored with Sanders, while a league source indicated this week that Dart was the coach’s preferred quarterback.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Decades later, still enamored with Western iconography and cowboy culture, the artistic director of Pucci returned to the Texan capital—this time to host a spirited takeover of the historic Austin Motel alongside Mytheresa.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Now, returning to the relationship between Mrs. Vreeland and Pauline, remember that Vreeland was always enamored with the baroness.
—Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Enamored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enamored. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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