Enchantress: meaning, definitions and examples

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enchantress

[ ɪnˈtʃɑːntrəs ]

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magical being

A woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to put a spell on someone.

Synonyms

magician, sorceress, witch

Examples of usage

She was known as the enchantress of the forest.
The enchantress cast a spell on the prince, turning him into a beast.

Translations

Translations of the word "enchantress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 feiticeira

🇮🇳 जादूगरनी

🇩🇪 Zauberin

🇮🇩 penyihir

🇺🇦 чарівниця

🇵🇱 czarodziejka

🇯🇵 魔女 (まじょ)

🇫🇷 enchanteresse

🇪🇸 hechicera

🇹🇷 büyücü kadın

🇰🇷 마녀

🇸🇦 ساحرة

🇨🇿 čarodějka

🇸🇰 čarodejnica

🇨🇳 女巫 (nǚ wū)

🇸🇮 čarovnica

🇮🇸 galdrakona

🇰🇿 сиқыршы

🇬🇪 ჯადოქარი

🇦🇿 cadugər

🇲🇽 hechicera

Word origin

The word 'enchantress' originated from the Old French word 'enchanteresse', which came from the verb 'enchant', meaning 'to put under a spell'. The concept of enchantresses has been present in folklore and mythology for centuries, with tales of powerful women using magic to influence others. The enchantress is often portrayed as a mysterious and alluring figure, capable of both good and evil deeds.