Besotted

/bɪˈsɒtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone; smitten.

Ever since they started dating, he's been completely besotted with her.

Overwhelmed or confused by emotions, often to the point of irrationality.

She was so besotted by the idea of fame that she overlooked the challenges of being in the spotlight.

Drunk or intoxicated.

After a few drinks at the party, he became utterly besotted and started singing loudly.

Derived from 'besot', from 'be-' + 'sot,' meaning to make foolish.

besotted with someone

Being completely in love or infatuated with someone.

besotted by love

Overwhelmed by romantic feelings.

infatuation

An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone.

smitten

Having a crush on someone; deeply affected by feelings of love.

Head over heels

When she saw him, she was head over heels.

Crushing hard

He's been crushing hard on his coworker.