enamored
adjective
en·am·ored i-ˈna-mərd 
variants or British enamoured
: affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
Japanese fans took to the gruff Americans, but the homegrown players were less enamored.
Mark Bechtel
Mark Bechtel… he would be enamored of a particular wine for a while, and then switch to a new one that caught his fancy. Lisa King
Lisa KingHow did we get to be so enamored of the outdoors? P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'RourkeWild mushrooms were my first love. Long before I became enamored with green plants, I was stalking mushrooms … Susun S. Weed
Susun S. Weed
Did you know?
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.)
Synonyms
- besotted (by)
- crazy (about or over)
- dotty (over)
- enraptured (by)
- gaga (over)
- gone (on)
- infatuated (with)
- mad (about)
- nuts (about)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Word History
First Known Use
1566, in the meaning defined above
enamored
adjective
as in infatuated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- infatuated
- enraptured
- attached
- fond
- inclined
- eager
- affected
- gone (on)
- enthusiastic
- excited
- desirous
- mad (about)
- partial
- crazy (about or over)
- nuts (about)
- gung ho
- keen
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- averse
- uninterested
- indifferent
- allergic
- cool
- contemptuous
- apathetic
- disdainful
- hostile
- disinclined
- scornful
- disenchanted
- antagonistic
- alienated
- disaffected
- antipathetic
- estranged