smittenness
Being completely captivated
Smittenness is the state of being smitten—intensely infatuated or captivated by someone or something.
The word captures that dazed, besotted quality of new attraction: Her smittenness was obvious from the way she talked about him.
It's informal and slightly playful, often acknowledging the foolishness that accompanies infatuation.
Attractive, tempting quality
- magnetismForce between poles
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
- appealFormal review request
draw · pull · captivation · fascination · enticement · temptation · irresistibility · beguilement
Held as if enchanted
- bewitchedUnder magical influence
- mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- enthralledDeeply fascinated, held rapt
entranced · hypnotized · transfixed · charmed · enraptured · beguiled · under a spell · dazzled
Compress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- limerenceObsessive romantic preoccupation
- besottednessFoolish, excessive fondness
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
yearning · longing · pining · preoccupation · ardor · lovesickness · moonstruck · head-over-heels
Deep, loyal commitment
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- idolizationExtreme reverent admiration
- admirationDeep respect felt
veneration · cherishing · doting · tenderness · affection · fondness · attachment · warmth
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- amourRomantic liaison, often illicit
passion · tryst · rendezvous · serenade · candlelit · roses · valentine · love letters
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- magnetismForce between poles
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
appeal · draw · pull · captivation · fascination · enticement · temptation · irresistibility · beguilement · seductiveness
spellbound
Held as if enchanted
- bewitchedUnder magical influence
- mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
enthralled · entranced · hypnotized · transfixed · charmed · enraptured · beguiled · under a spell · dazzled · fascinated
crush
Compress with force
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- limerenceObsessive romantic preoccupation
- besottednessFoolish, excessive fondness
fixation · yearning · longing · pining · preoccupation · ardor · lovesickness · moonstruck · head-over-heels · puppy love
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- idolizationExtreme reverent admiration
admiration · veneration · cherishing · doting · tenderness · affection · fondness · attachment · warmth · endearment
courtship
Seeking another's romantic favor
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
amour · passion · tryst · rendezvous · serenade · candlelit · roses · valentine · love letters · suitor
smittennessindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · disinterest · detachment · unconcern · coldness
smittennessnumbness
Loss of sensation
impassivity · stolidity · torpor · unresponsiveness · coolness