enamor
[ ih-nam-er ]
/ ɪˈnæm ər /
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.
SYNONYMS FOR enamor
OTHER WORDS FROM enamor
Words nearby enamor
enamel rod,
enameling,
enamelogenesis,
enameloma,
enamelware,
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enamour,
enamoured,
enanthem,
enanthesis,
enantio-
Example sentences from the Web for enamour
See, see, the enamour'd sun is hasting on apace to his expecting mistress, while thou dull Night art slowly lingering yet.
Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister |Aphra BehnSinging, as if enamour'd, she resum'd And clos'd the song, with "Blessed they whose sins Are cover'd."
The Vision of Purgatory, Complete |Dante AlighieriCharm'd o'er thy bed celestial voices sing, And Seraphs hover on enamour'd wing.
The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society |Erasmus Darwin.This rich lady (And I am glad of't) is enamour'd of you.Wellb.
British Dictionary definitions for enamour
enamour
US enamor
/ (ɪnˈæmə) /
verb
(tr; usually passive and foll by of)
to inspire with love; captivate; charm
Word Origin for enamour
C14: from Old French
enamourer, from
amour love, from Latin
amor