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be smitten

VERB
desire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covet crave long for want
STRONG
desiderate fancy hunger for like lust after pine thirst yearn for
WEAK
aspire to be turned on by die over fall for give eyeteeth for go for hanker after have eyes for have the hots for make advances to set heart on take a liking to take a shine to take to wish for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loathe
STRONG
abjure despise reject
WEAK
dislike shun

Example Sentences

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It’s kind of hard not to be smitten with the burrowing owl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Still, you’ll be smitten with its engaging handling, simple convertible top operation, and all-around fun when cruising around your favorite roads and highways.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Obviously, fans of Gene Roddenberry’s universe will be smitten with a visually fresh look at these classic sci-fi films.

From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Francisco Mojica was not the first to see CRISPR, but he was probably the first to be smitten by it.

From Nature • Jan. 11, 2017

But as I was saying, this Mr. Fordham pretended to be smitten with her, and, early in the winter, visited her at her own home.

From Jessamine A Novel by Harland, Marion