Word
smitten
Smitten means suddenly and strongly in love or deeply impressed by someone or something.
Meanings
suddenly and strongly in love with someone
strongly attracted to or delighted by something
Definition
If you are smitten, you feel a sudden, powerful attraction or affection, often romantic. You can also be smitten with something because you find it extremely appealing or impressive. The feeling is usually immediate and enthusiastic.
Examples
- He was smitten the moment he met her.
- I’m completely smitten with this new cafe.
- They seem smitten with each other.
- She was smitten by his kindness.
- We were smitten with the view from the mountain.
Common mistake
Learners often use smitten as a verb in the present tense (e.g., “I smitten”), but it is usually used as an adjective (“I’m smitten”).
More adjectives
- agnostic An agnostic is someone who does not claim to know whether God exists.
- pragmatic Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than ideals or theories.
- ubiquitous Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- cynical Cynical describes believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and not sincere.
- apathetic Apathetic means showing little or no interest, concern, or enthusiasm.