How do you use "Smitten" in a sentence?

He's absolutely smitten with her. She was smitten from the moment they met. I'm smitten—I can't stop thinking about them. They're clearly smitten with each other.

Smitten

Q: What does "Smitten" mean?

Deeply in love or infatuated Being smitten means being struck hard by love or attraction—bowled over by romantic feelings. The word suggests sudden, intense infatuation that overwhelms you.

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Meaning: Deeply in love or infatuated

深深爱上或迷恋

Profundamente enamorado o encaprichado

深く恋している、夢中になっている

깊이 반한, 푹 빠진

Being smitten means being struck hard by love or attraction—bowled over by romantic feelings. The word suggests sudden, intense infatuation that overwhelms you.

被迷住意味着被爱情或吸引力强烈击中——被浪漫的感觉击倒。这个词暗示突然的、强烈的迷恋，让你不知所措。

Estar 'smitten' significa ser golpeado fuertemente por el amor o la atracción—derribado por sentimientos románticos. La palabra sugiere una infatuación repentina e intensa que te abruma.

「Smitten」は愛や魅力に強く打たれること——ロマンチックな感情に圧倒されること。突然の激しい恋心があなたを圧倒することを示唆します。

smitten은 사랑이나 매력에 강하게 한 대 맞은 것처럼—로맨틱한 감정에 압도당한 상태를 의미합니다. 갑작스럽고 강렬한 반함, 즉 자신을 압도하는 설렘을 나타냅니다.

Examples

He's absolutely smitten with her.
他完全被她迷住了。
Está absolutamente encaprichado con ella.
彼は彼女に完全に夢中だ。
그는 그녀에게 완전히 푹 빠져 있어.
She was smitten from the moment they met.
他们见面的那一刻她就被迷住了。
Estaba cautivada desde el momento en que se conocieron.
彼女は出会った瞬間から恋に落ちた。
그녀는 만난 순간부터 반해 버렸어.
I'm smitten—I can't stop thinking about them.
我被迷住了——我无法停止想他们。
Estoy cautivado—no puedo dejar de pensar en ellos.
夢中になった——彼らのことが頭から離れない。
완전히 반해 버렸어—그 사람 생각이 멈추질 않아.
They're clearly smitten with each other.
他们明显彼此迷恋。
Claramente están encaprichados el uno con el otro.
彼らは明らかにお互いに夢中だ。
그 둘은 확실히 서로에게 푹 빠져 있어.

Pronunciation

/ˈsmɪtn/

Usage Guide

Context: romance, relationships, friends

Tone: romantic, slightly playful

✓ Do Say

I'm smitten.
我被迷住了。
Estoy cautivado.
夢中になった。
나 완전 반했어.
He's smitten with her.
他被她迷住了。
Está encaprichado con ella.
彼は彼女に夢中だ。
그는 그녀에게 푹 빠졌어.
They're clearly smitten.
他们明显互相迷恋。
Claramente están cautivados.
明らかにお互いに夢中だ。
둘은 확실히 서로에게 빠졌어.

✗ Don't Say

Can sound old-fashioned or overly romantic
可能听起来老式或过于浪漫
Puede sonar anticuado o demasiado romántico
古風やロマンチックすぎに聞こえることがある
다소 구식이거나 지나치게 로맨틱하게 들릴 수 있음
Usually positive, sometimes gently teasing
通常是正面的，有时是温和地打趣
Usualmente positivo, a veces ligeramente burlón
通常はポジティブ、時々軽くからかい
대체로 긍정적이며, 때로는 가벼운 놀림의 의미

Common Mistakes

It's about being struck by love, not just mild attraction
Has a charming, slightly literary quality

Origin & History

Past participle of 'smite' (to strike hard). Being smitten by love means being struck by it—hit hard and knocked over by sudden attraction. The violent imagery captures love's overwhelming power.

Etymology: From 'smite' (to strike), love as a blow that knocks you down

First recorded: Romantic usage from 17th century

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common in romantic comedies; Used in relationship discussions

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

Smitten withAbsolutely smittenCompletely smitten