besotted

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My source remembers vividly that Mojtaba was totally besotted with the apocalypse and was also just a very shrewd, intelligent guy.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Which would concern her much more if she weren’t besotted by the newest member of the faculty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The film would attract a "whole new generation of people" who had not yet read the book but were "completely besotted" after seeing the film, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Quaritch is besotted by this new villainess and we’re pretty into Varang ourselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

And I felt all the more besotted by him.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer