smitten
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“I was in awe of his intellect, dazzled by his wit, amazed by his fearlessness and spirit of adventure, besotted by his loving heart, and smitten by his beautiful blue eyes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
"The evidence before me clearly shows that the claimant, smitten by the defendant, had showered her with expensive gifts during their relationship," the judge said.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But he quickly was smitten with the game and the tournament — so much so he has attended every World Cup since 1990.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Hyde, however, happened to notice him early in the season and was immediately smitten.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The magazine on the top of the stack features a photo of Hideo at a banquet, seated beside a completely smitten blond woman who is whispering something intimately into his ear.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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