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

Whimsical and unexpected features instantly make a garden feel like an enchanted retreat. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Verb

Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow. — Sarah Kate Ellis, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music. — Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 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

But evidence suggests the planet possessed lots of water early in its history.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 13 July 2026
The story follows a woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband, only to discover that his body has become possessed by a Deadite.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

Definition of possessed

Adjective

On the pitching front, there is no magic answer for succeeding at Coors Field, but the way the Rockies’ front office identifies and selects pitchers will be equally interesting this weekend.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
The evening will include a magic show, a balloon twister and the district’s climbing tree, according to an electronic newsletter.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of magic

Verb

Great novels have delighted everyone except the author’s lightly disguised parents.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Kate Middleton delighted a dedicated group of polo fans Friday, by making a surprise appearance to support Prince William in a charity match.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 11 July 2026

Definition of delighted

Verb

The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Unlike Tithonus, cursed to age forever, electoral rules can and should be renewed.

— Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of cursed

Adjective

There are no Zeus or Poseidon or Ino or Heracles sightings, and the herald Hermes, who has a pretty big role in Homer’s tale — freeing Odysseus from Calypso and giving him a magical herb to shield him from Circe’s spells — is nowhere to be found.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
Geneva Lewis plays the work’s magical violin part, conducted by Nicolas Ellis; the event also includes music by Wagner, Vaughan Williams and others.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of magical

Verb

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
That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.

— Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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