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- adjective Alternative spelling of
enamored . - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
enamour .
Etymologies
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Examples
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"It is distasteful," said Dolly; "but the truth is I am so downright, -- what you may call enamoured --"
The Duke's Children Anthony Trollope 1848
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I am so downright, — what you may call enamoured —’
The Duke's Children 2004
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Mr O'Keeffe, who had formed deep bonds with a number of families in the community, was remembered as a man who was 'enamoured' of the world.
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"enamoured" by dance partner Damian Whitewood, but added that she is currently "single".
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I have to admit I have been rather enamoured with Lindsay's blog lately.
Archive 2009-08-01 Sarah 2009
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Kwaque queried back, taking for granted that it was an offer to exchange and wondering whether the little old cook had become enamoured of his precious jews 'harp.
CHAPTER XI 2010
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"I wasn't too enamoured with our first‑half display," Hughes said.
Bobby Zamora and Fulham give Sunderland plenty to worry about 2011
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However much she may enjoy their gaudy nights, she is less enamoured of him by day: one of Cattrall's best moments is her look of disgusted horror when the defeated Antony, burying himself in her lap, jeopardises her possible alliance with Caesar by ordering his messenger to be whipped.
Antony and Cleopatra - review Michael Billington 2010
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His own father, blithe gadabout Edward VII 1901-1910 was solely a horse racing buff who was oblivious to his subjects becoming, in his lifetime, suddenly and overwhelmingly enamoured with ball games.
Royalty has finally become wedded to the national sporting obsession | Frank Keating 2011
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I have to admit I have been rather enamoured with Lindsay's blog lately.
No Cheese, Please Sarah 2009
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