enchanter

noun

in-ˈchan-tər How to pronounce enchanter (audio)
Definition of enchanternext
as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces in Shakespeare's play an enchanter creates a storm at sea that causes his rivals to be cast upon the shores of his magical isle

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Recent Examples of enchanter It’s been generations since the rise of Dark Lord Morgoth, but armies led by the likes of Morfydd Clark’s Galadriel have been fighting Morgoth and his legions, including bloodthirsty orcs and the powerful enchanter Sauron. — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 When accused, the enchanter or enchantress will likely attempt to label you a hypocrite for supporting vaccine mandates. — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021 There’s an intimacy, an intensity that Reyes curdles throughout with an enchanter’s touch. — Wired Staff, Wired, 29 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanter
  1. sorcerer
  2. mage
  3. magician
  4. wizard
  5. witch
Noun
  • This is where the sorcerer’s book of spells resurfaces; James and Henry succeed in summoning a playful demon, Goomi (Trey Parker), a kind of Funko Pop!
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of sorcerer
Noun
  • This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Or this one, where the mage Nic Cage totes Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of mage
Noun
  • The magician will once again be taking to the World Cup stage to lead Argentina in a quarterfinal against Switzerland.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The restaurant’s cliff divers, magicians, puppeteers and roving performers have been bargaining with management for more than a year, after officially voting to unionize in November 2024.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of magician
Noun
  • The books about the life of a young wizard were adapted into a movie series that debuted in 2001 with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • After climbing the Azkaban Escape Tower to the top, repel-style, young wizards-in-training, Clark and Emily Friscia, were ready to go home.
    — Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • Fortunately, Bagley’s cast doesn’t hold back in this slight but fun effort that features witches, zombies and other underground dwellers.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • When Martín is kidnapped by a monster, Cleo ventures into the jungle to rescue him, aided by an elderly witch and a naughty anteater.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of witch

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