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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
But the four-poster bed carved with Pica-pau’s symbols feels enchanted and protective.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, to add some context, this was only the second 70-point first half in the team’s enchanted season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Middleburgh, like many of his colleagues, is enchanted by nuclear power.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
Adjective
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Mary Janes gives the same charmed effect as flats, only with more arch support.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Maybe the Brazilian is the charmed choice of this tournament after every other male star has lost.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Jim Jacoby, another Atlanta developer, was also fascinated by the Atlantic Steel property, leading their paths to intersect.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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He was fascinated by Fey's scar When Fey was 5 years old, she was attacked by a stranger while outside of her home in Upper Darby, Penn.—
Desiree Ossandon,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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How to handle northern snakeheads The fish is considered an injurious species under the Lacey Act, meaning it cannot be possessed or transported live, according to the agency.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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He was seen as someone who played solid defense, could run and possessed some power.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Bring some of summer’s magic indoors with this floral quilt from Laura Ashley.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The ants use a magic potion to shrink him down, forcing him to live—and survive—as one of them.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
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The Tates were delighted by their enforcers.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The mayor of a New England island town trying to boost tourism must contend with the fact that it’s cursed.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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One can’t blame Bear (Michael Johnston) for not knowing the object had genuine magical properties.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Only a lucky few get to experience one of the most magical natural light shows.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Starter Mason Cook enticed Deiten Lachance into a 6-4-3 double play that scored the run.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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More Arsenal fans have searched for the shirt since the parade, with 55 bought from Etsy in the 24 hours after the parade, but the reference is what enticed buyers pre-title win.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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