besotted

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She transforms herself from “a wild, hatless little savage” into a lady, which estranges her from her childhood companion and besotted admirer, Heathcliff, a foundling who lives with her family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

My source remembers vividly that Mojtaba was totally besotted with the apocalypse and was also just a very shrewd, intelligent guy.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The film would attract a "whole new generation of people" who had not yet read the book but were "completely besotted" after seeing the film, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

I was immediately besotted by the band’s hookiness, the way their songs felt both precise and slightly feral.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

Oriana’s words come back to me: He’s besotted with you girls.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black