enamour
Make someone smitten
Enamour means to inspire love or strong affection in someone.
The word appears almost exclusively in passive constructions: She was enamoured of the old house, He became enamoured with the idea of sailing around the world.
The prepositions of and with both work.
Enamour is the British spelling; Americans write enamor.
Capture attention completely
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- enthralCapture someone's complete attention
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
- spellbindCaptivate completely, immovably
entrance · transfix · enchant · beguile · hypnotize · rivet · grip · engross
Powerfully attracted to someone
- besottedIntoxicated by love or drink
- crushCompress with force
- moonstruckMentally addled by infatuation
- swooningLosing consciousness briefly
lovestruck · bewitchment · twitterpated · heartthrob · lovesick · head-over-heels · starry-eyed · fixation
Love intensely
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- adorationProfound loving regard
- attachmentConnection or fondness
tenderness · cherish · endearment · doting · warmth · caring · affectionate · dearest
mesmerize
Capture attention completely
- fascinateIntensely attract and hold
- enthralCapture someone's complete attention
- bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
spellbind · entrance · transfix · enchant · beguile · hypnotize · rivet · grip · engross · absorb
smitten
Powerfully attracted to someone
- besottedIntoxicated by love or drink
- crushCompress with force
- moonstruckMentally addled by infatuation
swooning · lovestruck · bewitchment · twitterpated · heartthrob · lovesick · head-over-heels · starry-eyed · fixation · flame
adore
Love intensely
attachment · tenderness · cherish · endearment · doting · warmth · caring · affectionate · dearest · treasure
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooSeek romantic favor
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
beloved · tryst · flirtation · seduction · courtly · chivalry · valentine · beau · admirer · lover