Besotten
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈsɒtn̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Besotten is an adjective meaning past participle of besot.
Meaning
past participle of besot.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of besotted.
Example Sentences
It was painful for him to sit there, besotten and broken, and listen to others playing.
Now, one's mind is immediately brought to trips to Mexico by thousands of drunken, drug-besotten teenagers for "spring break" .
... may have wakened whatever still remained of the gallant and high-spirited Polish nature in this morose and besotten old Stuart.
Playwright Marquis devises considerable fun with the vagaries of ignorant and besotten men in contact with an approachable countess and a haughty courtesan
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include be-sceptred, besceptred, be-sceptered, awe-stricken, awe-struck, stupified.
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