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noun
en·chant·ress
in-ˈchan-trəs 
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.
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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
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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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Cite this Entry
“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
1
: a woman who practices magic : sorceress
2
: a fascinating or beautiful woman
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