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Enamour - Dictionary

Enamour

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/ɪˈnæm.ə/ (British English)

/ɪˈnæm.ɚ/ (American English - 'enamor')

Definitions

  • To inspire with love or admiration; to captivate.
  • To charm or fascinate someone intensely.

Usage Examples

  • The breathtaking view of the mountains seemed to enamour her.
  • He was enamoured by the beauty of the ancient architecture.
  • Her storytelling skills never failed to enamour the audience.

Etymology

From Old French "enamourer" (to fall in love), derived from "en-" (in) + "amour" (love). The British spelling retains the "u" while American English uses "enamor."

Synonyms

  • Captivate
  • Charm
  • Fascinate
  • Enthrall
  • Mesmerize

Antonyms

  • Disgust
  • Repel
  • Bore
  • Offend

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish enamorar /e.na.moˈɾar/
French enamourer /ɑ̃.na.mu.ʁe/
German bezaubern /bəˈt͡saʊ̯bɐn/
Hindi मोहित करना (mohit karna) /moːhɪt kər.na/
Tamil மயக்குவது (mayakkuvathu) /ma.jak.ku.va.d̪u/
Chinese 迷住 (mí zhù) /mi˧˥ ʈʂu˥˩/
Japanese 魅了する (miryō suru) /mi.ɾʲoː su.ɾu/
Russian очаровывать (ocharovyvat') /ɐ.t͡ɕɪˈra.vɨ.vətʲ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, "enamour" retains the "u" and is pronounced as /ɪˈnæm.ə/. In American English, it is spelled "enamor" and pronounced as /ɪˈnæm.ɚ/.

Historical Usage

The term "enamour" was widely used in literary works of the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in poetry and romantic prose, often describing intense admiration or love.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, enamourment is associated with romantic love, while in others, it extends to deep admiration for art, music, or philosophy.

More Information

"Enamour" is more commonly used in British English, while American English prefers "enamor." The word is often found in literary and poetic contexts rather than casual speech.

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