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 of enchantment

• appeal
• charm
• attractiveness
• fascination
• attraction
• magic
• glamour
• sweetness

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

All of them are concerned with legacy, particularly among fathers and daughters (Shakespeare had two and lost his only son), and all of them touch a realm beyond the mundane — a place of gods and dreams, oracles and enchantment. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

That enchantment is duly enhanced by the sylvan atmosphere of Central Park at dusk. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

In the film, desire, fear and enchantment are always very close to one another. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 July 2026

Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for enchantment

• disenchantment

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