besotted

/bɪˈsɒtɪd/adjectiveEnglishC2

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  1. Strongly infatuated or obsessed, often to the point of foolishness.

    In other words: infatuated, enamored, obsessed

    • He was so besotted with her that he ignored all her faults.
    • She became besotted by the charming actor.
  2. Blinded in judgment or reason, especially by emotion or passion.

    In other words: deluded, clouded, blinkered

    • His besotted admiration for the leader made him overlook the obvious flaws.
    • She was besotted by her own ambitions, unable to see the harm she caused.
  3. archaic Intoxicated or drunk, especially to the point of being stupefied.

    In other words: inebriated, plastered, sloshed