Enamored
What it means
Filled with strong affection, admiration, or delighted liking.
Reach for it when describing warm attraction that may be personal, romantic, or figurative
The visitors became enamored of the village's tiny public gardens.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
smitten
Fits when sudden romantic attraction suits a light tone
Careful Smitten sounds romantic and impulsive, making it risky for serious appreciation.
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everyday
Fits when pleasant delight arises from manner or character
Careful Charm can fade quickly; enamored signals a stronger attachment.
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warm
Fits when lasting loyalty and care have developed
Careful Devotion implies commitment beyond the attraction or admiration actually known.
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warm
Fits when steady affection is gentle rather than intense
Careful Fond is milder and rarely conveys the captivated admiration of enamored.
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formal
infatuated
Fits when intense attraction may be uncritical or short-lived
Careful Infatuated is cautionary rather than positive and can undermine the person's judgment.
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literary
captivated
Fits when fascination holds someone's attention
Careful Captivation can be intellectual or aesthetic without affection.
Opposites 4
- repelled
- indifferent
- disenchanted
- averse
Common phrases 3
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enamored of
She was enamored of the instrument's mellow lower register.
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completely enamored
The children were completely enamored with the patient old pony.
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become enamored
Visitors often become enamored of the library's hidden courtyard.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated