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enchanted

 

[ ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: disenchant, disenchantment, enchanter, enchanting, enchantingly, enchantment, enchantments, enchantress.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,906, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.