enamor
UK: ɪˈnæmə | US: ɪˈnæmər
vt. to fill or inflame with love (often used passively, e.g., "be enamored of/with")
The word "enamor" entered English via Old French "enamourer" (13th century), combining the prefix "en-" (intensifying action) with "amour" (love). It reflects the medieval concept of "causing someone to be in love," often linked to chivalric romance. The Latin root "amor" is shared with words like "amorous" and "amateur" (originally "lover of an activity").
She was utterly enamored with the picturesque village.
The audience became enamored of the pianist’s delicate performance.
He grew enamored with astronomy after witnessing a meteor shower.
Critics are enamored by the novel’s unconventional narrative.
The artist’s use of color enamored collectors worldwide.