besotted — completely infatuated with someone or something; foolishly devoted
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely infatuated with someone or something; foolishly devoted
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈsɑːtɪd/
Korean meaning: 완전히 매혹된, 맹목적으로 빠진
Korean pronunciation: 비**사**티드
Example Sentences
- She was so besotted with her new puppy that she took 500 photos in one day.
- The CEO was besotted with the latest technology trends and bought every new gadget.
- He became besotted with Korean dramas and learned Korean just to watch them without subtitles.
besotted
ADJECTIVE//bɪˈsɑːtɪd//
completely infatuated with someone or something; foolishly devoted

a young man sits at a corner table with hearts floating around his head, staring dreamily at a woman across the room. His coffee cup sits forgotten and cold as he gazes with wide, lovesick eyes. The woman he's watching simply reads a book, completely unaware of his intense attention. His infatuation is so strong that he doesn't notice his friend trying to get his attention or the waitress asking for his order. Other coffee shop customers shake their heads and smile at his obvious lovestruck behavior. His friend waves a hand in front of his face but gets no response. someone completely infatuated and foolishly devoted to another person
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Origin
From the prefix 'be-' meaning completely, and 'sot' meaning a drunkard or fool. Originally described someone made foolish by excessive drinking, but evolved to mean being infatuated or obsessed with something or someone.
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“She was so besotted with her new puppy that she took 500 photos in one day.”
“The CEO was besotted with the latest technology trends and bought every new gadget.”
“He became besotted with Korean dramas and learned Korean just to watch them without subtitles.”
“The art collector was besotted with Van Gogh's paintings and spent his fortune acquiring them.”
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