enchant

[ en-chant, -chahnt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to subject to magical influence; bewitch:

   fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.

2. to delight to a high degree:

   Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.

   Synonyms: enrapture, captivate, attract, fascinate

3. to impart a magic quality or effect to.

enchant

/ ɪnˈtʃɑːnt /

verb

1. to cast a spell on; bewitch
2. to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm

Derived Forms

• enˈchantress, noun:feminine
• enˈchanter, noun

Other Words From

• unen·chanted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchant¹

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; incantation

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchant¹

C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre to chant a spell, from cantāre to chant, from canere to sing

Example Sentences

Perhaps the most quintessential escape for New Yorkers, the Catskill Mountains are a stunning series of rolling, forested hills ready to enchant you with big vistas and quirky mountain towns.

From Outside Online

It is a colorful, exciting, and fabulous display of a red enchanted bird with a magical feather.

From Washington Blade

Perovskites have long enchanted researchers with the promise of producing inexpensive, ultra-efficient solar cells.

From MIT Technology Review

After being enchanted by DakhaBrakha’s music, I read about its history and members.

From Nautilus

Though the company tried to enchant potential customers with visions of the future, people weren’t buying it.

From Science News

This book does more than enchant; it sharpens your appreciation for the events of your own life.

From The Daily Beast

The bands I have never collected play all night long, and enchant the brilliant company, that was never assembled, into silence.

From Project Gutenberg

The most beautiful themes stole from your eyes into my heart, which shall yet enchant the world when Beethoven no longer directs.

From Project Gutenberg

These are the things that enchant us in Paderewski's performance, and in the tonal coloring of Gabrilowitsch.

From Project Gutenberg

Were I more deaf than adders, these sweet charms Would through my ears find passage to my soul, And soon enchant it.

From Project Gutenberg

First you will come to the Sirens who enchant all who come near them.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• beguile
• bewitch
• captivate
• carry away
• charm
• enamor
• enrapture
• enthrall
• entice
• fascinate
• gratify
• hypnotize
• please
• thrill
• wow