Enchanted: meaning, definitions and examples

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enchanted

[ ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd ]

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feeling

charmed or delighted by something magical or supernatural

Synonyms

captivated, charmed, spellbound

Examples of usage

Sarah felt enchanted by the beautiful fairy tale she was reading.
The children were enchanted by the magician's tricks.

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action

fill (someone) with great delight; charm

Synonyms

bewitch, captivate, entrance

Examples of usage

The music enchanted the audience, filling the concert hall with joy.
The old castle seemed to be enchanted with a mysterious aura.

Translations

Translations of the word "enchanted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 verzaubert

🇮🇩 terpesona

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 zaczarowany

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 enchanté

🇪🇸 encantado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매혹된

🇸🇦 مسحور

🇨🇿 očarovaný

🇸🇰 očarený

🇨🇳 着迷的

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 таңғажайып

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 məftun

🇲🇽 encantado

Word origin

The word 'enchanted' originated from the Old French word 'enchanter', which means 'to cast a spell over'. It has been used in English since the 13th century, originally to describe the action of casting a spell. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of being charmed or delighted by something magical or supernatural.