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bewitched

 

[ bɪˈwɪtʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in love

Casted a spell over; enchanted or fascinated someone in a way that it seems magical.

Synonyms

captivated, charmed, enchanted.

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Word Description / Examples
bewitched

Appropriate in situations where someone is mesmerized or under a spell, often with a magical connotation or when they are irreversibly fascinated.

  • She felt bewitched by his enchanting voice.
  • The town was bewitched by the wizard’s spell.
enchanted

Fitting for scenarios involving magic or strong fascination, often with a positive and magical sense.

  • The forest appeared enchanted with its sparkling lights.
  • The children were enchanted by the fairy tale.
captivated

Used when someone is deeply attracted or interested in something, often implying admiration or fascination.

  • The audience was captivated by the performer’s talent.
  • He was captivated by the beauty of the landscape.
charmed

Explicit during moments where someone is pleased or delighted by something or someone, often with a positive and warm connotation.

  • She was charmed by his polite manners.
  • They were charmed by the quaint village life.

Examples of usage

  • He was completely bewitched by her beauty.
  • She bewitched the audience with her performance on stage.
Context #2 | Verb

hypnotized

To attract or interest someone so much that they cannot think clearly or behave as usual.

Synonyms

entrance, mesmerize, spellbind.

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Word Description / Examples
bewitched

Used to describe a person who is under a magical spell or profoundly attracted to someone or something. Often implies a kind of charm or enchantment that feels otherworldly.

  • She felt bewitched by the serene beauty of the forest
  • Harry was bewitched by her mysterious aura
mesmerize

Often used when something has an almost hypnotic effect on someone, holding their attention completely. Can be used in both positive and negative situations.

  • The dancers' fluid movements mesmerized everyone in the room
  • The flashing lights of the city mesmerized him, making him forget everything else
entrance

Typically used when someone is so captivated by something that they are almost in a trance. Suggests a state of deep absorption or fascination.

  • The audience was entranced by the magician's performance
  • She stood at the edge of the cliff, entranced by the view
spellbind

Describes the act of captivating or enchanting someone in a way that they are captivated by the experience. This is often used in a dramatic or magical context.

  • The storyteller spellbound the children with her tales of adventure
  • The performance was so gripping that it spellbound the entire audience

Examples of usage

  • The mysterious music bewitched him and he felt like he was in a trance.
  • The novel bewitched readers with its compelling storyline.

Translations

Translations of the word "bewitched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 verzaubert

🇮🇩 terpesona

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 zauroczony

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 ensorcelé

🇪🇸 hechizado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매혹된

🇸🇦 مسحور

🇨🇿 očarovaný

🇸🇰 očarený

🇨🇳 着迷的

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 сүйсінген

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 ovsunlanmış

🇲🇽 hechizado

Etymology

The word 'bewitched' originated from Middle English 'biwicchen', which means to affect by witchcraft. It dates back to the 13th century, where the belief in magic and sorcery was prevalent. Over time, the word has evolved to represent the enchantment or fascination of someone or something in a metaphorical sense.

See also: bewitchment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,437, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.