Definition

To fill someone with love or strong affection for someone or something.

Example

She was enamoured with the beautiful scenery during her vacation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever felt enamoured by a place you visited?

Definitely! I was completely enamoured by Paris when I went last summer.

That sounds amazing! What did you love most about it?

The Eiffel Tower at night was breathtaking; I was just enamoured by the view.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enamour is derived from the Old French 'enamourer', which is formed from 'en-' (meaning to cause to) and 'amour' (meaning love). The word means to cause someone to fall in love or to inspire love in someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'causing love' ('en-') in someone ('amour') — that's why enamour means to inspire love.

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