besotted

• Beschreibt einen Zustand starker Verliebtheit oder Besessenheit von jemandem oder etwas, der oft bis zur Torheit reicht.

Describes a state of being strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something, often to the point of foolishness.

1. Strongly infatuatedB2informal

   Completely and foolishly in love with someone; strongly obsessed or captivated.

   Sehr verliebt

   • He was completely besotted with his new girlfriend.
   • She became besotted with the charming actor after meeting him.
   • The young man was besotted, unable to think of anything else.

   Synonymebeguiledbewitchedcaptivateddotingenchantedinfatuatedobsessedsmitten

   Antonymecolddisdainfuldisenchantedindifferentunimpressed

2. Stupefied or intoxicatedC1formalbritish

   Dazed or made stupid, especially by alcohol or strong emotion.

   Benommen oder berauscht

   • He was besotted by the strong wine at the party.
   • The crowd was besotted with the hypnotic music.
   • She felt besotted after the long, sleepless night.

   Synonymebefuddleddazeddrunkinebriatedintoxicatedstupefied

   Antonymealertclearheadedlucidsober