besotted

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The dread comes from fears of a reinterpretation of John Galsworthy’s Nobel Prize-winning books, collectively known as “The Forsyte Saga,” to suit an audience besotted with “Bridgerton” and other sensual period adaptations.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

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

Or he doesn’t really love her: he’s besotted by her.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood