word | enamored |
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definition | Charmed or fascinated; inflamed with love. |
eg_sentence | Rebecca quickly became enamored of the town's rustic surroundings, its slow pace, and its eccentric characters. |
explanation | 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. |
IPA | ɛˈnæmərd |
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