Definition

To fill someone with a strong feeling of love or admiration for someone or something.

Example

He was enamored with her kindness and beauty.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night! I was completely enamored by the lead actor.

Really? What did you like most about his performance?

He just had this charm that really enamored everyone in the audience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enamor is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be) and "amor" (from Latin, meaning love). The word means to cause someone to be in love or to inspire love in someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing' ('en-') someone to feel 'love' ('amor') — that's how enamor means to inspire love.

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