CEFR C1

besotted

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing an excessive, often foolish, love or admiration for someone or something.

Examples

He was utterly besotted with his new sports car.
The young prince was besotted with the beautiful princess.

Synonyms: infatuated, smitten, enamored, doting

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besotted (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

Definition

Having or showing an excessive, often foolish, love or admiration for someone or something.

Examples

He was utterly besotted with his new sports car.
The young prince was besotted with the beautiful princess.
She seemed besotted, ignoring all her friends' warnings.

How to Use besotted

besotted with (prepositional phrase): Having an excessive love or admiration for someone or something. — "He was completely besotted with his new girlfriend."

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