enamored - Master This Word
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enamored Word Meanings
- deeply in love
- filled with love or admiration
- smitten
enamored Example Sentences
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enamored Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪˈnæmə/
US
/ɪˈnæmɚ/
enamored Word Etymology
en- = cause to be, amor = love; Latin → Old French → English. Visualize someone on their knees, presenting a heart as an offering of love.
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Enamor is a somewhat literary verb meaning to fill with love or admiration, or to become deeply in love with something. It is more formal or old-fashioned than everyday phrases like fall in love or be crazy about. You commonly see be enamored of/with someone or something, or be enamored by a story or performance (though enamor someone is less common). Enamored can describe romance, but it can also mean fascination with a place, a book, or a style. The past participle is enamored; you can say I am enamored of her voice or the city enamored me with its charm. Learners often confuse it with simple liking or with be in love in casual speech.
Usage Reminders
- Be mindful of formality; use be enamored of/with rather than be enamored by. Enamored can describe people, places, books, or performances. Past participle: enamored. Don’t overuse for everyday liking. It can imply romance or strong fascination. Synonyms include captivate, fascinate, charm.
Common Misconceptions
- It means simply liking something (it often implies stronger feelings).
- It must refer to romance with a person only.
- Be enamored by is equally common as be enamored of/with.
- It replaces be in love in casual speech.
- The noun enamorance/enamourment is common in modern usage.
Thinking Differences
Enamor conveys a stronger, more literary sense of being drawn to something than plain liking; it can apply to objects, places, or performances, not just people. Learners often overextend it to casual politeness or confuse with 'in love'.
Learning Tips
- Note the formality level and use be enamored of/with in formal writing.
- Be aware of the correct preposition be enamored of/with, not by.
- Enamor someone is less common; prefer describe romance with be in love.
- Remember enamored is the past participle form (enamored/enamoured).
- Practice with non-human objects (books, cities, performances).
- Use synonyms: captivate, fascinate, charm for variety.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does 'enamored' mean?
A.Excited
B.In love
C.Angry
D.Confused
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'enamored' used correctly?
A.She was enamored with the rude behavior.
B.He was enamored with the idea of traveling the world.
C.They were enamored with the broken machine.
D.I was enamored with the dirty dishes.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'enamored'?
A.Hateful
B.Adore
C.Detest
D.Repulsed
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'enamored'?
A.Fascinated
B.Delighted
C.Apathetic
D.Passionate
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would someone be 'enamored'?
A.Watching a beautiful sunset
B.Getting a low grade on a test
C.Falling down the stairs
D.Losing a valuable item
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