enchanted
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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influenced as by charms or incantations
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