Besotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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besotted

 

[ bɪˈsɒtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

romantic relationship

Strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone.

Synonyms

infatuated, obsessed, smitten.

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.
Context #2 | Verb

intoxicated

To make someone drunk; intoxicate.

Synonyms

drunk, inebriate, intoxicate.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,264, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.