Meaning of besotten | Babel Free
bɪˈsɒtn̩Definitions
Adjective. [B2]
Examples
“... may have⟳ wakened whatever still remained of the gallant and high-spirited Polish nature in this morose and besotten old Stuart.”
“It was painful for him to sit⟳ there, besotten and broken, and listen⟳ to others playing.”
“Playwright Marquis devises considerable fun with the vagaries of ignorant and besotten men in contact⟳ with an approachable countess and a haughty courtesan”
“Now, one's mind⟳ is immediately brought to trips to Mexico by thousands of drunken, drug-besotten teenagers for "spring⟳ break⟳" ...”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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