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enamored by vs enamored of

Both "enamored by" and "enamored of" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Enamored of" is more commonly used and generally preferred when expressing a feeling of deep affection or admiration towards someone or something. On the other hand, "enamored by" can be used to indicate the source or cause of the feeling of being enamored.

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enamored by

This phrase is correct and can be used to indicate the source or cause of the feeling of being enamored.

This phrase is used to express the idea that someone or something has caused you to feel enamored or deeply in love.

Examples:

  • She was enamored by his kindness and generosity.
  • He was enamored by the beauty of the sunset.
  • I am enamored by the way she plays the piano.
  • If you're crazy about ferrets, you're enamored of them. It is less common but still acceptable to say “enamored with”; but if you say you are enamored by ferrets, ...
  • Nov 5, 2011 ... “enamored with” and “enamored by”. I did a search and came up with nothing relating to the use of “enamored”. I am seeing, more and more ...
  • Nov 19, 2011 ... Quite the late comment, but I just want to point out that "enamored by" would change the actor, e.g. "I was enamored of/with the audience" ...
  • Mar 17, 2012 ... I actually hear more people say "enamored by," which is incorrect. I think this is a funny and memorable explanation of the preposition to use ...

Alternatives:

  • captivated by
  • charmed by
  • fascinated by
  • enchanted by
  • infatuated by

enamored of

This phrase is correct and more commonly used when expressing a feeling of deep affection or admiration towards someone or something.

This phrase is used to express a feeling of deep affection or admiration towards someone or something.

Examples:

  • She was enamored of the beautiful painting.
  • He is enamored of his new job.
  • They are enamored of each other.
  • If you're crazy about ferrets, you're enamored of them. It is less common but still acceptable to say “enamored with”; but if you say you are enamored by ferrets, ...
  • Nov 19, 2011 ... Looking at Google Ngrams, British English seems to use nearly exclusively " enamoured of", while American English uses both "enamored of" ...
  • filled with an intense or excessive love for <many teenage girls became enamored of the movie idol for his boyish good looks> Synonyms besotted (by), crazy ...
  • to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he ...

Alternatives:

  • in love with
  • charmed by
  • fascinated by
  • enchanted by
  • infatuated with

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