Bewitched: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

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.