enamor

verb

en·​am·​or i-ˈna-mər How to pronounce enamor (audio)
enamored; enamoring i-ˈna-mə-riŋ How to pronounce enamor (audio)
-ˈnam-riŋ

transitive verb

1
: to inflame with love
usually used in the passive with of
2
: to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination
usually used in the passive with of or with
baseball fans enamored of statistics

Examples of enamor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ever since the release of OpenAI’s new chatbot ChatGPT in November, investors have been enamored with A.I. and its potential to revolutionize the world’s economy. Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 12 June 2023 However, on occasion, prestige publications successfully lure top figures who are enamored by such cache to speak with unusual candor. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2023 My gentle soul is enamored by the whole trajectory of him. Vulture, 24 May 2023 Powell said, admitting that by this time he was enamored by the situation and wanted to have some fun with it. Laura Colvin, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2023 Throughout her 24 seasons on Law and Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay continues to enamor fans with her impeccable beauty. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Apr. 2023 Romantics around the world have long been enamored by its charm, and it’s inspired some of the most culturally significant artists in history. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2023 Bill was also enamored by his father's career as a child — but questioned his acting ambitions as a teen. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023 Sight has always been at the center of my art practice, specifically the desire in sight — having an obsession with something, being enamored by or being sucked into something. Jasper Marsalis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English enamouren, from Anglo-French enamourer, from en- + amour love — more at amour

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enamor was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Enamor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enamor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

enamor

verb
en·​am·​or in-ˈam-ər How to pronounce enamor (audio)
enamored; enamoring -(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce enamor (audio)
: to cause to feel love

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