enamor

[ ih-nam-er ]
/ ɪˈnæm ər /
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verb (used with object)

to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
to charm or captivate.
Also especially British, en·am·our.

Origin of enamor

1350–1400; Middle English enamouren < Old French enamourer. See en-1, amour

OTHER WORDS FROM enamor

Words nearby enamor

enamel rod, enameling, enamelogenesis, enameloma, enamelware, enamor, enamour, enamoured, enanthem, enanthesis, enantio-

Words related to enamor

bewitch, enthrall, please, entice, enrapture, enchant, infatuate, entrance, endear, slay, charm, grab, attract

Example sentences from the Web for enamor

  • Needless to say, this does not enamor her to the powers that be in Cameroon.

    The Straight Hero of Cameroon’s Gays |Jay Michaelson |December 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

  • Genius, enamor'd of his fruitful bride, Assumes new force and elevates his pride.

    The Columbiad |Joel Barlow

  • Boreas, enamor'd of no few of these, The pasture sought, and cover'd them in form280 Of a steed azure-maned.

    The Iliad of Homer |Homer