Definition

In a way that shows strong affection or infatuation, often to the point of being foolish or blind to reality.

Example

She looked at him besottedly, completely unaware of his flaws.

Conversation

Did you see how she looked at him during the party?

Yeah, she was staring besottedly at him!

I know, right? It was so cute to watch.

Totally! You could tell she was really into him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Besottedly → It is formed from "besot" (from Middle English *besotten*, meaning to make foolish or to infatuate) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "besottedly" means in a manner that is infatuated or foolishly in love.

Memory Tip

Think of being made foolish or infatuated ('besot') and how that feeling can be expressed in a manner ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'besottedly' describes acting in a foolishly infatuated way.

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