— enamoredness; esp. Brit., enamouredness , n.
/i nam"euhr/ , v.t.
1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and fol. by of or sometimes with ): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
2. to charm or captivate.
Also, esp. Brit., enamour .
[ 1350-1400; ME enamouren enamourer. See EN- 1 , AMOUR ]
Syn. 2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.