be smitten

Example Sentences

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Kate is witty and headstrong and focused on her family’s needs more than her own, and he can’t help but be smitten by it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2022

Still, you’ll be smitten with its engaging handling, simple convertible top operation, and all-around fun when cruising around your favorite roads and highways.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2022

In the present day, it’s never a foregone conclusion that an ambitious man will be smitten with an ambitious woman; 50 years ago, it was all the more notable.

From The Guardian • May 15, 2020

Just ask Jerry Jones, who had reason to be smitten with the UFC star after the team Jones owns blew out Jacksonville on Sunday with the fighter/whiskey salesman providing the emotional spark.

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2018

Then said Paul unto him, "God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: and sittest thou to judge me according to the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?"

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall