enchant

[ en-chant, -chahnt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to subject to magical influence; bewitch:

   fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.

2. to delight to a high degree:

   Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.

   Synonyms: enrapture, captivate, attract, fascinate

3. to impart a magic quality or effect to.

enchant

/ ɪnˈtʃɑːnt /

verb

1. to cast a spell on; bewitch
2. to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm

Derived Forms

• enˈchanter, noun
• enˈchantress, noun:feminine

Other Words From

• unen·chanted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchant¹

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; incantation

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchant¹

C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre to chant a spell, from cantāre to chant, from canere to sing

Example Sentences

So the Dodgers can strengthen baseball’s best lineup, deepen their historic batting order, tighten their versatile defense, become even more exciting, more enchanting, more unbeatable.

From Los Angeles Times

Centered on characters from the 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” Tiana’s Bayou Adventure makes the argument that thrill rides can enchant rather than frighten us.

From Los Angeles Times

We were all enchanted by the sight,” senior scientist Steven Haddock said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times

If I were to be completely and utterly honest, I was instantly enchanted with the idea of a luxury you could physically experience and nearly consume.

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In one movement, she becomes the enchanted voice of a jaguar; in another she channels the song of the toh.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beguile
• bewitch
• captivate
• carry away
• charm
• enamor
• enrapture
• enthrall
• entice
• fascinate
• gratify
• hypnotize
• please
• thrill
• wow