Besotted: meaning, definitions and examples
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besotted
[ bɪˈsɒtɪd ]
romantic relationship
Strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was besotted with him from the moment they met.
- He seemed completely besotted with her, showering her with gifts and attention.
intoxicated
To make someone drunk; intoxicate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He had one drink too many and was completely besotted by the end of the night.
- The strong liquor quickly besotted the guests at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "besotted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfeitiçado
🇮🇳 मोहित
🇩🇪 verzaubert
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 зачарований
🇵🇱 zauroczony
🇯🇵 魅了された
🇫🇷 ensorcelé
🇪🇸 hechizado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 매료된
🇸🇦 مفتون
🇨🇿 očarovaný
🇸🇰 očarený
🇨🇳 着迷的
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 әсерленген
🇬🇪 მოხიბლული
🇦🇿 ovsunlanmış
🇲🇽 hechizado
Word origin
The word 'besotted' originated from the Old English word 'besetan', which meant to go around, lay siege to, or occupy. Over time, it evolved to mean infatuated or obsessed with someone, as well as to be intoxicated or drunk. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe both romantic infatuation and drunkenness.