Smitten

/ˈsmɪtən/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past participle of 'smite', meaning struck or hit, typically with a strong force.
The storm smitten the village, leaving destruction in its wake.
adjective
overwhelmed or struck by strong feelings of love or affection.
She was smitten by his charm the moment they met.
deeply affected by a feeling, especially used in the context of affection or admiration.
He was smitten with guilt after realizing his mistake.

Etymology

Middle English 'smiteren', from Old English 'smihtan', meaning 'to strike'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smitten kitten
A person who is infatuated or in love.
smitten with love
Experiencing strong feelings of love.

Related Words

infatuated
Easily affected by emotions, especially love.
enamored
In love with someone, often in a romantic way.

Slang Meanings

Crushing hard on someone.
He's totally smitten with that new girl at work.
Head over heels in love.
After their first date, she was smitten, couldn't stop talking about him.