Smitten
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈsmɪtən/
- Rhymes: -ɪtən
Origin
Old English verb smittian "to pollute", cognate with German schmitzen, to pollute, and through Middle Low German with Danish smitte, to infect.
Full definition of smitten
Adjective
smitten
- Made irrationally enthusiastic.I was really smitten by the color combination, and soon repainted the entire house.
- In love.He was totally smitten by the librarian.
Verb
smitten- Past participle of smite