見惚れる

みほれる
Alternative writings: 見ほれる
Frequency:
1

To be fascinated or captivated by something or someone, to gaze at it in admiration (somewhat literary or old-fashioned).

Ru-VerbIntransitive VerbDated Term

Examples

夜景の美しさに見惚れて、しばらく動けなかった。

I was so captivated by the night view that I couldn't move for a while.

彼女は舞台の上の踊り手を見惚れていた。

She was entranced by the dancer on stage.

夕焼けに見惚れる瞬間が好きだ。

I like those moments when I'm captivated by the sunset.

美術館で名画に見惚れて、時間を忘れてしまった。

I was so fascinated by the masterpiece in the museum that I lost track of time.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Masu-Form見惚れます
Nai-Form見惚れない
Ta-Form見惚れた
Te-Form見惚れて
Ba-Form見惚れれば
Volitional Form見惚れよう
Imperative Form見惚れろ
Potential Form見惚れられる
Passive Form見惚れられる
Causative Form見惚れさせる
Causative Passive Form見惚れさせられる