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

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

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

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

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

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

Definition of cursed

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

Definition of enticed

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