ensorcelled

verb

variants or ensorceled
past tense of ensorcell
as in possessed
to cast a spell on a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensorcelled
  1. possessed
  2. enchanted
  3. cursed
  4. charmed
  5. spelled
  6. bewitched
  7. seduced
  8. struck
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
Verb
  • Clark’s Elioak Farm, at 10600 Clarksville Pike, has a lot to offer in addition to its Enchanted Forest features that have truly enchanted kids for decades.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of enchanted
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
Verb
  • The job of stopping Messi’s charmed World Cup will fall on the shoulders of Xhaka and Akanji, along with Remo Freuler, Nico Elvedi and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
    — Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Compact room sizes may necessitate some creative luggage arranging, but you’ll likely be too charmed to care.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of charmed
Verb
  • In scenes like a heist movie in reverse, the priceless Medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high-tech, tight-security operation where any slip-up could have spelled disaster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • In some sources, including the Georgia Institute of Technology’s website, the victim’s first name is spelled Sheetal.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of spelled
Verb
  • Eerie in a way that feels more seductive than scary, the film isn’t bewitched by its demons so much as the process of transubstantiation by which a (self)tortured young woman can transform them into grace.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
  • Born Dan Wherrett in Lacey, Washington, the producer initially moved to Seattle to study design, but was bewitched by the world of electronic music.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of bewitched
Verb
  • That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Definition of seduced
Verb
  • Fedorov’s removal came as Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, with loud explosions heard in the Ukrainian capital just hours before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to arrive.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Reed struck an officer twice in the forearm with the broomstick, which shattered upon impact with the officer’s arm.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of struck
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“Ensorcelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelled. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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