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
  • Their mistake is taking Elisa, a young girl possessed by Satan.
    — William Earl, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • So no, the Giants never possessed the foresight to orchestrate a long-term waiting game.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of possessed
Verb
  • At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Wilpattu, Sinharaja, and Yala, Sri Lanka Drawn to Sri Lanka for the leopard and sloth bear spotting opportunities found within Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, travelers are often more enchanted with the teardrop island’s birdlife upon arrival.
    — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • Pete Davidson is either the luckiest man in Hollywood or a guy cursed with an undeserved bad rap.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • However, Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was fined and suspended for five games after last Tuesday’s contest, when two girls sitting courtside in support of Cunnigham said Keaton cursed at them and called them insane.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cursed
Verb
  • Explore a county fair, celebrate romance novels, sample Asian street food, or ride a miniature train that has charmed generations of locals.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The darling of the screen charmed audiences around the globe, but had a tough time making love and romance work with her unheard-of level of stardom.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of charmed
Verb
  • In 2019, his great-nephews Albert and Lawrence Lewitinn (their surnames are spelled differently than the artist’s) inherited about 1,000 of the artist’s works.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Kenneth Walker stayed in for all of one snap, before he was immediately spelled by Brashard Smith, who carried eight times for 21 yards.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 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
  • Blowing Oleksa’s cover would mean publicly admitting that there are five senators on her asset list — one of whom was seduced into posing for some, uh, compromising photographs.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Nevertheless, don’t be seduced by someone else (or even yourself), because things are not clear today.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of seduced
Verb
  • Traffic stopped along Highway 19 after a motorist struck members of the Milligan University cycling team Wednesday.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect then struck an 18-wheeler, causing the suspect to lose control of their vehicle.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of struck
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“Ensorcelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcelled. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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