besotted with
adjective phrase · Idiom / expression C2
Plain meaning
so fond of someone or something that you cannot think clearly
Exam-register meaning
overly infatuated or emotionally absorbed, often to the point of poor judgement
In context
naturalHe is besotted with his new puppy.
examThe memoir portrays the young artist as besotted with fame and public admiration.
Common collocations
besotted with someonecompletely besottedbesotted with an idea
Watch out
Use with: “besotted with”, not “besotted of”.
Word family
besottedly (adverb, rare)besottedness (noun, rare)