as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
an enchanted isle of the South Pacific
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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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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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the billionaire pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end released a joint Instagram post with photographs of their enchanted garden proposal.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Weatherly has a theory about the couple's enchanted destiny.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday, the billionaire pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end released a joint Instagram post with photographs of their enchanted garden proposal.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.
—Carolyn Said, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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At this moment in my relatively charmed childhood, this all seemed unprecedented.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Paul Thomas Anderson has always been possessed by the spirit of revolution.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The devices possessed the capability to transmit up to 30 million text messages a minute, according to The Associated Press.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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At its headquarters, PhDs and technical university graduates work alongside factory workers to create Firmenich’s magic potions.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s no magic pill to feel better, but sticking to these basics will go a long way.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance alongside actor Shin Yeeun particularly delighted audiences and generated significant social media attention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Napoli’s coach cursed the fates.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The safe housemates were Nancy and Cameron, while Emily, Sam, and Caroline were cursed with an evil eye.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about three generations of strong women on an ancestral olive farm and one magical summer that changes everything.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The magical experiences and their significant meaning often fade without pre-dosing planning and post-session support.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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