enamors
Wins hearts over
Enamors is the third-person singular of enamor, meaning to inspire love or deep affection.
The word almost always appears in passive constructions: She was enamored of the idea, He became enamored with his coworker.
To be enamored is to be captivated, often implying infatuation rather than lasting devotion.
Hold attention irresistibly
- enchantMagically captivate someone
- beguileCharm into deception
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
- enthrallTo fascinate utterly
fascinate · mesmerize · spellbind · dazzle · entrance · allure · seduce · entice
Attractive, tempting quality
- appealFormal review request
- magnetismForce between poles
- drawCreate with pencil
- enticementSomething that attracts
desirability · intrigue · pull · chemistry · spark · infatuation · fixation · gravitational
Powerfully attracted to someone
- besottedIntoxicated by love or drink
- crushCompress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- moonstruckMentally addled by infatuation
swooning · lovestruck · yearning · longing · pining · lovesick · ardor · fervor
Profound loving regard
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- attachmentConnection or fondness
warmth · affinity · cherish · endearment · love · dote · treasure · prize
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
tryst · rendezvous · paramour · flirtation · sweetheart · valentine · chivalry · bouquet
captivate
Hold attention irresistibly
enthrall · fascinate · mesmerize · spellbind · dazzle · entrance · allure · seduce · entice · woo
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
enticement · desirability · intrigue · pull · chemistry · spark · infatuation · fixation · gravitational · irresistible
smitten
Powerfully attracted to someone
- besottedIntoxicated by love or drink
- crushCompress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
moonstruck · swooning · lovestruck · yearning · longing · pining · lovesick · ardor · fervor · passion
adoration
Profound loving regard
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
attachment · warmth · affinity · cherish · endearment · love · dote · treasure · prize · hold dear
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
amour · tryst · rendezvous · paramour · flirtation · sweetheart · valentine · chivalry · bouquet · candlelit
enamorsrepels
Drives back, resists
repulses · disgusts · revolts · alienates · disenchants
enamorsdisenchants
Destroys naive beliefs
disillusions · disaffects · cools · bores · wearies