うっとり

うっとり
adverb, suru verb
entranced; captivated; enchanted
1. entranced; captivated; enchanted
Describes being deeply absorbed in something beautiful or pleasant, in a dreamy state of admiration.
彼女(かのじょ)の歌声(うたごえ)にうっとりする。
I'm enchanted by her singing voice.
夜景(やけい)をうっとり眺(なが)めた。
I gazed at the night view in a dreamy state.
うっとりするような香(かお)りだ。
It's an enchanting fragrance.

うっとり is an onomatopoeic word describing a state of being captivated by beauty.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • うっとりする: to be entranced
  • うっとり見(み)とれる: to gaze in admiration
  • うっとりするような〜: enchanting (adjective use)

COMMON TRIGGERS:

  • 美(うつく)しい景色(けしき) (beautiful scenery)
  • 音楽(おんがく) (music)
  • 香(かお)り (fragrance)
  • 美(び)人(じん) (beautiful person)
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Added 2026.1.16 14:20 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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