Bewitched: meaning, definitions and examples
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bewitched
[ bɪˈwɪtʃt ]
in love
Casted a spell over; enchanted or fascinated someone in a way that it seems magical.
Synonyms
captivated, charmed, enchanted
Examples of usage
- He was completely bewitched by her beauty.
- She bewitched the audience with her performance on stage.
hypnotized
To attract or interest someone so much that they cannot think clearly or behave as usual.
Synonyms
entrance, mesmerize, spellbind
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
Word origin
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.