enchanted

Thân thiện

A young girl walks through an enchanted forest at twilight.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Under a magical spell or charm: Describes someone or something that has been placed under the influence of magic, often through charms or incantations.
   • Filled with delight and wonder: Describes a state of being captivated, charmed, or filled with great pleasure, as if by magic.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The enchanted forest was said to be home to fairies and talking animals.
  • She felt enchanted by the beautiful music and forgot all her worries.
  • The prince was under an enchanted sleep that could only be broken by true love's kiss.

Advanced Usage

• "to be enchanted by/with something/someone": to be utterly delighted and captivated by something or someone.
  • The audience was enchanted by the young violinist's performance.
• "in an enchanted state": in a condition of being under a spell or magical influence.
  • The knight wandered the castle grounds in an enchanted state, unaware of the passing years.

Variants and Related Words

• Enchant (verb): to fill someone with great delight; to cast a spell on someone.
  • The storyteller could enchant listeners with her tales.
• Enchanting (adjective): delightfully charming or attractive.
  • We spent an enchanting evening watching the sunset over the lake.
• Enchantment (noun): a feeling of great pleasure or delight; a magical spell.
  • The old book spoke of powerful enchantments and ancient curses.

Synonyms

• Bewitched: affected by witchcraft or magic; fascinated.
• Charmed: delighted; also, protected as if by a magic spell.
• Captivated: powerfully attracted and held by something.
• Mesmerized: having one's attention held as if by a spell.

Antonyms

• Disenchanted: disappointed by someone or something previously admired; freed from a magic spell.
• Repelled: driven away; filled with distaste.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Living in an enchanted world": Being naively optimistic or out of touch with reality, often due to great happiness or privilege.
  • He's so in love, he's living in an enchanted world and doesn't see any problems.
• "An enchanted evening": A particularly magical, romantic, or delightful evening.
  • The candlelit dinner on the beach made for an enchanted evening.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. influenced as by charms or incantations