besotted

• Décrit un état de forte énamourement ou d'obsession pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose, allant souvent jusqu'à la sottise.

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.

   Éperdument amoureux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeguiledbewitchedcaptivateddotingenchantedinfatuatedobsessedsmitten

   Antonymescolddisdainfuldisenchantedindifferentunimpressed

2. Stupefied or intoxicatedC1formalbritish

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

   Hébété, ivre

   • 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.

   Synonymesbefuddleddazeddrunkinebriatedintoxicatedstupefied

   Antonymesalertclearheadedlucidsober