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adjective

in-ˈchan-təd How to pronounce enchanted (audio)
Definition of enchantednext
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
1
as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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2
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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3
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
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 Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow. — Sarah Kate Ellis, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
  1. charmed
  2. fascinated
  3. possessed
  4. magic
  5. delighted
  6. cursed
  7. magical
  8. enticed
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
  • Sebastian Reader, a 28-year-old from London, has long been fascinated by American culture and decided to make a three-month trip out of the World Cup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Both artists were fascinated by the raw potential represented by organic subject matter.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
Definition of fascinated
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
Definition of possessed
Adjective
  • Cameron relented, taking out his scissors and cutting a few superfluous scenes, but the film still wasn't quite at the magic mark.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • There’s an impressive magic effect that occurs when one or two men are able to quickly turn themselves into a pit band, or off-Broadway chorale.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 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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