enchantress

noun

en·​chant·​ress in-ˈchan-trəs How to pronounce enchantress (audio)
en-
1
: a woman who practices magic : sorceress
2
: a fascinating or beautiful woman

Example Sentences

when misfortune occurred, it was not uncommon for some unpopular woman of the village to be branded an enchantress Scarlett O'Hara is one of literature's most celebrated enchantresses.
Recent Examples on the Web Ordered as an eight-episode limited series, the musical prequel was to explore not only how Gaston and LeFou became unlikely friends, but also how the Prince fell under the spell of a mystical enchantress, transforming him into the Beast. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2022 Details on her character are under wraps, though Deadline reports LuPone could be playing a witch opposite Hahn's ancient enchantress Agatha Harkness, who once posed as the nosy neighbor in the spellbound town of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff. Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2022 In order to reverse the curse that was cast by the Witch, the Baker (Sebastian Arcelus) and his wife (Stephanie J. Block) must venture into the woods and bring back items to concoct a special potion for the enchantress. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2022 In Disney’s version, an enchantress’ spell turns the vain, cruel Prince Adam into a frightening man-beast and his staff into household objects. Christine Dolen, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 This enchantress is the Millay whom many came to know. Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 Taylor-Joy reunites with her Witch director as a different kind of enchantress, Olga, a character Eggers prefers to keep somewhat a mystery. Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2021 In 2019, Johnson made history as the first actor of color to take the Broadway stage as the bubbly, blond enchantress while understudying the coveted part. Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2021 When accused, the enchanter or enchantress will likely attempt to label you a hypocrite for supporting vaccine mandates. Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of enchantress was in the 14th century

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“Enchantress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchantress. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

enchantress

noun
en·​chant·​ress in-ˈchan-trəs How to pronounce enchantress (audio)
1
: a woman who practices magic : sorceress
2
: a fascinating or beautiful woman

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