ENCHANTED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈchan-təd

Definition of enchanted

as in charmed

being or appearing to be under a magic spell an enchanted isle of the South Pacific

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verb

past tense of enchant

as in fascinated

to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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as in possessed

to cast a spell on out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all

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blessed

as in mesmerized

to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe

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Recent Examples of enchanted

Adjective

In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Verb

Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years. — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted

Adjective

The actor discussed their charmed meet-cute on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Across this charmed Knicks run, not many public flowers have been tossed Thibodeau’s way from his former team.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of charmed

Verb

Even for those of us who, for some unfathomable reason are not fascinated by high fashion history, this is an incredibly entertaining watch.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Wuest was also fascinated by the themes explored by the film, and couldn’t help but notice parallels to our current moment.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Adjective

Odysseus blinds the Cyclops and escapes Circe with the help of a magic herb, but not before losing some of his men.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
There are of course wands, with some of the most exclusive ones contained in glass cabinets surrounded by multi-colored glass potion bottles, magic books and test tubes.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of magic

Verb

Since its debut, the exhibition's illuminated Victorian-style gazebos have delighted millions of guests and become part of countless family traditions.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The trade infuriated fans and likely delighted the MLB executives and owners who are thirsty to implement a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighted

Verb

However, Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was fined and suspended for five games after last Tuesday’s contest, when two girls sitting courtside in support of Cunnigham said Keaton cursed at them and called them insane.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Supporters rallied again Friday outside Portland’s Moda Center, where trans activists interrupted speakers, cursed at reporters and confronted attendees.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cursed

Adjective

That’s the first sign that in this universe, Bert really is a wizard with magical powers.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
The final batch continues to focus on the generations of the Buendía family living amid political infighting in Macondo while building up to the magical-realist masterpiece’s tragic end.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of magical

Verb

Especially if Anthony Davis came to the Bay with LeBron — which was one of the ways the Warriors could’ve enticed LeBron but didn’t like the price to get AD out of Washington — Golden State would have been an instant must-watch.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The brand also enticed fans with daily specials like $1 Mexican pizza.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of enticed

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