— besottedly , adv. — besottedness , n. — besottingly , adv.
/bi sot"/ , v.t., besotted, besotting .
1. to intoxicate or stupefy with drink.
2. to make stupid or foolish: a mind besotted with fear and superstition.
3. to infatuate; obsess: He is besotted by her youth and beauty.
[ 1575-85; BE + SOT ]