Definition of enchantednext

enchanted

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verb

past tense of enchant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enchanted
Adjective
And, because some questions simply insist upon being asked, what sort of planning permission is required to construct a palace in the middle of an enchanted forest? Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Guests can enjoy cocktails, connect with the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate in an enchanted garden setting. Evan Moore august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Generations of visitors to the Okefenokee Swamp have been enchanted by its rich wildlife, black waters and cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
Adjective
  • For years, Coventry had lived a charmed life in the top flight, pulling off a few dramatic escapes either side of a glorious FA Cup success in 1987.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The actor discussed their charmed meet-cute on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The tension, the uncertainty, the hovering between bravery and cowardice captures some of what fascinated me in Muriel Rukeyser’s novel Savage Coast.
    Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Anthony Richardson possessed almost extraterrestrial talent but maddening inconsistency.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • New coach Matthias Jaissle’s brand of vertical football lifted the mood at Newcastle and caused Liverpool plenty of problems on a day when Yoane Wissa played like a man possessed.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The result feels a bit like a magic trick, even in this era of supercar projector beams.
    Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Glenview Trust, Bloomberg No magic debt-to-GDP ratio signals disaster, since countries with more resilient economies can service more debt.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Their remarks earned cheers and applause, which delighted Demos.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The videos have delighted audiences to such a degree that the content creator says his days toiling outside are decidedly in the past.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Locals warn him that the island has been cursed for centuries.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Kangas said their parents must keep them away from the doctor to set an example, so the young ones won’t be cursed later in life by turning to medicine.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Little is more magical than opening the mailbox and seeing the handwriting of a loved one.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But in a devastating turn of events, Groff, JJ’s own father, killed him in pursuit of the blue crown, a magical artifact said to grant wishes.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Marvel Studios began moving its production operations to Georgia, enticed by the state’s uncapped tax credits that could be used for actors’ salaries.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ryninks was delighted to have enticed such a high calibre of Welsh talent aboard this small indie.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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