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enchantment

 

[ ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic

A feeling of great pleasure or delight, often with a sense of magic or mystery.

Synonyms

charm, magic, spell

Examples of usage

  • The enchantment of the forest filled her with a sense of wonder.
  • The old book held a certain enchantment that captivated all who read it.
Context #2 | Noun

fantasy literature

The act or process of casting a spell over someone or something.

Synonyms

bewitchment, spellbinding

Examples of usage

  • The evil sorcerer used enchantment to control the minds of the villagers.
  • The princess fell under the enchantment of the wicked witch.
Context #3 | Noun

enjoyment

A feeling of being captivated or delighted by something.

Synonyms

delight, enjoyment, fascination

Examples of usage

  • The enchantment of the music transported the audience to another world.
  • She danced with enchantment on her face, lost in the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "enchantment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantamento

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्धता

🇩🇪 Verzauberung

🇮🇩 mantra

🇺🇦 зачарування

🇵🇱 zaklęcie

🇯🇵 魔法

🇫🇷 enchantement

🇪🇸 encantamiento

🇹🇷 büyü

🇰🇷 마법

🇸🇦 سحر

🇨🇿 očarování

🇸🇰 očarenie

🇨🇳 魔法

🇸🇮 očaranje

🇮🇸 galdur

🇰🇿 сиқыр

🇬🇪 ჯადოსნური

🇦🇿 sehr

🇲🇽 encantamiento

Etymology

The word 'enchantment' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'enchanter' which means 'to enchant'. The concept of enchantment has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with magic, mystery, and fantasy. Enchantment has been a common theme in folklore, fairy tales, and fantasy literature, captivating audiences with its sense of wonder and magic.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,603, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.