Taken with Meaning in English
expression · lemma: take with
ˈteɪkən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
TAY-kun WITH, TAY-kun WITH
tˈeɪkən/ /wˈɪð
TAY-kun WITH
Definition
If you are 'taken with' someone or something, you find them very attractive, charming, or interesting.
Usage & Nuances
'Taken with' is formal or literary, rarely used in casual conversation. It suggests a sudden or deep admiration, often in the phrases 'quite taken with' or 'very taken with'. It is not physical possession—don't confuse with 'take with' (to bring something along).
Spanish: fascinado por - encariñado conPortuguese (BR): encantado com - fascinado porPortuguese (PT): encantado com - fascinado porChinese (Simplified): 被吸引 - 很喜欢Chinese (Traditional): 被吸引 - 很喜歡Hindi: प्रभावित - मोहितArabic: منبهر بـ - معجب بـBengali: মুগ্ধ - আকৃষ্টRussian: очарован - увлечёнJapanese: 心を奪われる - 魅了されるVietnamese: rất ấn tượng - bị cuốn hútKorean: 매료되다 - 끌리다Turkish: etkilenmek - hayran kalmakUrdu: دل گرفتہ - بہت متاثرIndonesian: terpesona - terpikat
Example Sentences
He was taken with her smile.
basic
She was taken with the new painting.
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The children were taken with the magician's tricks.
basic
I'm really taken with this cozy little café.
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She seemed quite taken with your ideas at the meeting.
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At first, I wasn’t taken with the movie, but it grew on me.
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