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

The spa Among the most enchanted of spaces in a castle that is seemingly composed of nothing but enchanted spaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 Prepare to feel absolutely enchanted, then, by its bag lineup for transitional-weather dressing and the daily transition between work and play. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Only one kilometer in length, Étretat Beach is a location that enchanted major painters, like Eugène Delacroix, Camille Corot and Claude Monet, who depicted the setting in dozens of works. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted

Adjective

Susanna was pleased, quite charmed, in fact, with this Platonically flavoured analysis.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Since then, Cregger has gone on one of the most charmed runs of any filmmaker in town.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of charmed

Verb

In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Ancient Greeks were fascinated by phallic symbols and that showed in their comedy.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Verb

The original 1980s building possessed generous scale but lacked atmospheric depth.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
The ammunition, firearms and explosive materials were unlawfully possessed because of his previous felony convictions, prosecutors said.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of possessed

Adjective

Just outside of the Theater is a Prohibition-style cocktail bar, where guests can order a drink to sip on and take to their seats for film screenings or perhaps even a magic show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Chinese robotics startup LinkerBot has demonstrated the dexterity of its new robotic hand by teaching it to perform magic tricks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of magic

Verb

And his fight against Black housing development in Newark’s North Ward delighted many of his neighbors.

— Mark Krasovic, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
Past visitors include different types of tuna that have delighted sport fishers, and open-ocean red crabs that can change the poop color of birds that feast on them.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of delighted

Verb

Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
The film’s plot involves a superstitious young woman named Hayat who is convinced she’s cursed and wants to end her life.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of cursed

Adjective

Likewise, many a technology before – from electricity and the telegraph to phone and radio – have been heralded as sublime, magical, revolutionary, and terrifying.

— Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Makeup pros told us that a bold lip and minimal makeup would be huge this fall, so Moore's magical magenta pick comes right on time.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of magical

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