enchantment

noun

en·​chant·​ment in-ˈchant-mənt 

en-

1

a

: the act or art of enchanting

b

: the quality or state of being enchanted

As the newness of the projects wore off, however, their enchantment with the apartment faded.

—Charles Whitaker

2

: something that enchants

the enchantments of sailing

3

: a magic spell

"Why would you be mad to try and rob Gringotts?" Harry asked. "Spells—enchantments," said Hagrid …

—J. K. Rowling

"She has made an enchantment over the whole country so that it is always winter here and never Christmas."

—C. S. Lewis

Synonyms

• abracadabra
• bewitchment
• charm
• conjuration
• glamour
• glamor
• hex
• incantation
• invocation
• spell
• whammy

Examples of enchantment in a Sentence

Our enchantment faded when we found that the house needed even more repairs.

the enchantment of a snowy field bathed in moonlight

He writes about the dangers as well as the enchantments of sailing.

stories about wizards and enchantments

Recent Examples on the Web

The destination's historic collection of ornate, Victorian-style buildings adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024

As the echoes of the Met Gala’s enchantment reverberated through the streets of New York City, the pressure was on to create a soirée that could match the splendor of the main event. —Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

enchantment

noun

en·​chant·​ment in-ˈchant-mənt 

1

: the act or art of enchanting : the state of being enchanted

2

: something that enchants : spell