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   besotted

   /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. strongly infatuated: "he became besotted with a local barmaid"
   • 2. intoxicated; drunk. archaic

   Word Origin late 16th century: past participle of besot ‘make foolishly affectionate’, from be- ‘cause to be’ + sot.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBESOTTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BESOTTED definition: 1. completely in love with someone or something and always thinking of them : 2. completely in…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BESOTTED is blindly or utterly infatuated.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBESOTTED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. stupefied with drink; intoxicated 2. infatuated; doting 3. foolish; muddled.... Click for more definitions.

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   BESOTTED meaning: 1. completely in love with someone or something and always thinking of them : 2. completely in…. Learn more.

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   Discover everything about the word "BESOTTED" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

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   Definition of besotted adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. besotted (by/with somebody/something) loving somebody/something so much that you do not behave in a sensible way. He is completely besotted with his new girlfriend. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   The earliest known use of the adjective besotted is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for besotted is from 1580, in a translation by Thomas North, translator. besotted is formed within English, by derivation.

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    When someone is besotted, they are completely enamored and captivated by the object of their affection, often to the extent that it affects their judgment and reasoning. This term is often used in the context of romantic relationships, suggesting that a person is so deeply in love that they can't see any faults in their partner.

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    BESOTTED meaning: loving someone or something so much that you cannot think clearly