Besotting: meaning, definitions and examples

excessive admiration

Besotting refers to the act of overwhelming someone with admiration or infatuation to the point where it clouds their judgment or decision-making. This overwhelming affection can lead to a state of obsession, where the individual loses their ability to think clearly or reasonably. The term is often used to describe the effect of love or intense admiration, which can cause people to act irrationally or become blind to faults. In literature and psychology, besotting is typically viewed as a hindrance to clear thought.

bewitch, enchant, infatuate

Examples of usage

• She was besotting her with compliments.

• His besotting attitude made him ignore her flaws.

• The artist's work had a besotting effect on the audience.