Definition of enchantednext

enchanted

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verb

past tense of enchant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enchanted
Adjective
In this cozy fantasy, a young woman inherits an enchanted Tokyo pawnshop that appears to most people as a simple ramen restaurant. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 May 2026 Whimsical and unexpected features instantly make a garden feel like an enchanted retreat. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Verb
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 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. Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 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
Verb
  • We’re introduced, in a kingdom under the seas ruled by merpeople, to an idealistic and sweet-hearted redheaded mermaid princess fascinated by the human world; in this version, Lara.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Jublin was fascinated by great orators—especially political heavyweights like former French president Jacques Chirac.
    Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Advertisement The Times and The Associated Press have reported the new aircraft lacks some of the anti-missile systems the previous presidential jets possessed.
    Connor Greene, Time, 20 July 2026
  • In the first half, the Spanish side possessed the ball 62% of the time, with Argentinian great Leonel Messi only touching the ball once.
    Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • Lucky for me, a jumbo-sized set of the magic eye-bag erasers is on sale now.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Likewise, there are plenty of home hacks that cite vinegar as the magic ingredient.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Does this explain why my dad told me we were cursed growing up?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Humans are cursed to become inured to anything that persists long enough, and even the staggering beauty of a total solar eclipse may begin to fade after, say, an hour.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • But to nature lovers like me, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife — places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • The Dubs went all-in on James as their magical missing piece.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • That's cranking up the pressure for local officials, who are often enticed by the opportunity for new revenue generation but have been slammed by public opposition.
    Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 July 2026
  • West’s post-football potential was what enticed the Blackhawks to trade up to take the a 6-foot-6, 216-pounder.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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