Being filled with deep affection, fascination, or romantic love for someone or something. It describes a state of being captivated or charmed to the point of infatuation.
From Old French 'enamourer' meaning 'to inspire with love,' derived from 'en-' (in) + 'amor' (love) from Latin. The word evolved from describing the act of falling in love to the state of being in love.
Enamored captures that intoxicating early stage of attraction where the object of affection seems perfect and flawless. Psychologically, this reflects the brain's release of dopamine and norepinephrine, which literally impair our ability to see faults—explaining why love can feel so blind and overwhelming.
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