Enchant: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something or someone creates a magical feeling or deep admiration, often in a positive, almost fairy-tale-like way.

• The beautiful garden enchanted everyone who walked through it
• The storybook enchanted the children with its marvelous tales

Implies a magical, often spell-like influence. It can have a slightly negative or mysterious connotation, suggesting being under someone's control.

• The mysterious woman bewitched the audience with her captivating performance
• He felt bewitched by her intense stare

Conveys a sense of delight brought about by subtle attractiveness or pleasantness, often used for personal interactions.

• He charmed everyone at the party with his funny stories
• The little village charmed the tourists with its quaint streets

Describes something or someone that holds someone’s attention and interest completely, often due to beauty or charm.

• The singer's voice captivated the entire audience
• The intricate details of the painting captivated all who saw it

This word is often used to describe feeling delighted or charmed, especially by something magical or beautiful.

• The fairytale enchanted the children with its magical characters.
• I was enchanted by the garden's beauty.

Use this word when talking about something that deeply interests someone. It doesn't necessarily imply a magical or overwhelming aspect.

• Space travel fascinates many scientists.
• She is fascinated by ancient civilizations.

This word is typically used to describe captivating someone's attention so much that they are almost in a trance. It's often used in more intense or dramatic situations.

• The dancer's performance entranced the entire audience.
• He was entranced by the firework display.

Use mesmerize when describing something that captures all of someone's attention, often in a way that is almost hypnotic. This word sometimes carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a loss of self-control.

• The snake mesmerized its prey before striking.
• The singer's voice was so beautiful that it mesmerized the audience.

This word is used to describe a situation when someone or something is so charming or attractive that it captivates people. It can also imply a magical influence, but often in a positive sense.

• The storyteller's voice was so enchanting that everyone listened in awe.
• The garden was enchanted with beautiful flowers and lights.

This word is used for a general term referring to a set of magical words or actions intended to produce a specific effect, which can be good or bad. It is often used in both positive and negative contexts.

• She cast a spell to heal the wounded bird.
• He feared that a dark spell was making him sick.

This word is used to describe a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. It often implies a formal or ritualistic context.

• The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
• The ancient scroll contained incantations for protection.

This word is used when referring to casting a spell meant to bring bad luck or harm. It has a negative connotation and is often associated with malicious intent.

• The old witch put a hex on the village, causing misfortune to everyone.
• He believed he was hexed after everything started going wrong.