enchant Hear it!

enchant Definition

en·chant (en c̸hant′, -c̸hänt′; -in-)

transitive verb

  1. to cast a spell over, as by magic; bewitch
  2. to charm greatly; delight

Etymology: ME enchanten < OFr enchanter < L incantare, to bewitch < in- (intens.) + cantare, sing: see chant

enchant Related Forms

en·chant′er noun

enchant Synonyms

enchant

v.

  1. To put under a spell

    charm, bewitch, cast a spell over; see charm 1, hypnotize 1.

  2. To attract strongly

    captivate, charm, delight, entrance; see fascinate. See syn. study at attract.

enchant Usage Examples

Object

  • isle: A little further south, meet the regular ferry to the enchanted isle of Arran.
  • forest: The story itself focuses on an enchanted forest where the Tree of Life stood beside the Fountain of Living Water.
  • castle: He then placed all his loot inside the enchanted castle in different places.
  • palace: Then she calls on the infernal spirits to raze her enchanted palace to the ground, burying within its ruins her fatal love.
  • audience: More recently she returned to the New Vic to enchant younger audiences in The Greatest Drummer In The World.
  • island: Go on an intriguing puzzle journey through 50 puzzles leading you around an enchanted desert island.

Subject

  • music: Enchanted by the music emanating from the area, he quickly fell asleep.
  • beauty: We were enchanted by the beauty of the area and felt the facilities and food to be excellent.
  • scenery: Be inspired by the music, enchanted by the scenery and enjoy the unique experience which is the Swaledale Festival.

Modifying Another Word

  • utterly: It seems that all who travel to New Zealand come back utterly enchanted.
  • so: The larger trees are fast losing that look of smiling youth which so enchants us in young newly planted wood.
  • still: The said guest still enchanted by this behavior would like to carry on playing, so throws the ball one more time.
  • truly: In any case, how truly enchanted are such efforts?
  • immediately: We entered the park after a comfort stop and were immediately enchanted by the profusion of birds.
  • even: Its grace and timeless beauty never fail to enchant even the most experienced traveler.

Used with why or when

when: Vegetables are also rewarding - children are enchanted when they dig up the earth and discover a treasure trove of potatoes beneath.

Preposition: with

place: My brother and sister will be enchanted with this place.

Preposition: by

  • music: Enchanted by the music emanating from the area, he quickly fell asleep.
  • beauty: We were enchanted by the beauty of the area and felt the facilities and food to be excellent.
  • scenery: Be inspired by the music, enchanted by the scenery and enjoy the unique experience which is the Swaledale Festival.