Besotted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /bi-ˈsä-təd/ be·sot·ted

Meaning & Definition of Besotted

Besotted (adjective)

  1. utterly infatuated
  2. intoxicated or stupefied especially with alcohol

Besotted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being under the influence of alcohol

    "the friends agreed they couldn't let him drive in his besotted condition"

    similar: blasted (slang), blind, blitzed (slang), blotto (slang), bombed, boozy, canned (slang), cockeyed, crocked, drunk, drunken, fried, gassed, hammered (slang), high, impaired, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicated, juiced (slang), lit, lit up, loaded (slang), looped, oiled (slang), pickled, pie-eyed, plastered, potted (slang), ripped (slang), sloshed (slang), smashed (slang), sottish, soused, sozzled, squiffed, stewed, stiff, stinking (slang), stoned, tanked (slang), tiddly (chiefly British), tight, tipsy, wasted (slang), wet, wiped out (slang), in one's cups, in the bag (slang), three sheets in the wind, under the influence, under the weather
    related: maudlin, beery, befuddled, bleary-eyed, crapulous, dopey, rocky, strung out, stupefied, debauched, dissipated, dissolute, alcoholic, bibulous, dipsomaniacal
    opposite: sober, straight
    near: abstemious, abstinent, dry, temperate, teetotal, clearheaded, cool, level, steady

Related Entry: Besotted (by) (adjective)

Besotted (by) is a different word from Besotted. The synonyms below are for besotted (by), not for besotted.

  1. filled with an intense or excessive love for

    "was so besotted by the movies that as a kid he'd sometimes spend all day staring up at the silver screen"

    similar: crazy (about or over), dotty (over), enamored (of), enraptured (by), gaga (over), gone (on), infatuated (with), mad (about), nuts (about), stuck on, sweet on
    related: hung up (on), obsessed, foolish, silly, wild, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, entranced, fascinated
    near: cool, detached, unenchanted, unimpressed, disenchanted, disillusioned, heart-free

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Besotted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Besotted:

Slang: blasted, blitzed, blotto, canned, hammered, juiced, loaded, oiled, potted, ripped, sloshed, smashed
Chiefly British: tiddly
blind, bombed, boozy, cockeyed, crocked, drunk, drunken, fried, gassed, high, impaired, inebriate, inebriated, intoxicated, lit, lit up, looped, pickled, pie-eyed, plastered, sottish, soused, sozzled, squiffed, stewed, stiff, stoned, tight, tipsy, wet, in one's cups, three sheets in the wind, under the influence, under the weather

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Besotted

Words with the opposite meaning of Besotted:

sober, straight

Related Words for Besotted

maudlin, beery, befuddled, bleary-eyed, crapulous, dopey, rocky, strung out, stupefied, debauched, dissipated, dissolute, alcoholic, bibulous, dipsomaniacal

Near Antonyms of Besotted

abstemious, abstinent, dry, temperate, teetotal, clearheaded, cool, level, steady

Word Forms of Besotted

Derived words: besottedly (adverb), besottedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Besotted

First known use: 1580

Frequently Asked Questions about Besotted

What does "Besotted" mean?

"Besotted" means utterly infatuated. As an adjective, it is defined as: utterly infatuated.

What is another word for "Besotted"?

Other words for "Besotted" include blasted, blind, blitzed, blotto, bombed, boozy, canned and cockeyed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Besotted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Besotted"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Besotted". Common alternatives include blasted, blind, blitzed, blotto, bombed, boozy, canned, cockeyed, crocked and drunk.

What is a slang word for "Besotted"?

Slang words for "Besotted" include blasted, blitzed, blotto, canned, hammered and juiced.

What is the opposite of "Besotted"?

Antonyms of "Besotted" include sober and straight. Near antonyms include abstemious, abstinent, dry and temperate.

How do you use "Besotted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Besotted" in a sentence: "the friends agreed they couldn't let him drive in his besotted condition".

Is "Besotted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Besotted" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Besotted"?

"Besotted" is pronounced /bi-ˈsä-təd/ and divided into syllables as be·sot·ted.