bewitched

American  

[bih-wicht] / bɪˈwɪtʃt /

adjective

1. affected by or as if by witchcraft or magic; under a spell.

   They heard strange stories from the local people about the house; someone said it was a bewitched house, that it was cursed.

2. enchanted, charmed, or fascinated by someone or something.

   On the second-last number, as the concert reached its crescendo, he invited a bewitched audience to join in with the chorus.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of bewitch.

Other Word Forms

• unbewitched
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of bewitched

bewitch ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Bewitched broom in hand, Elphaba then tries to fly, but instead starts falling straight toward the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

Ferrell, 56, is the star of numerous films including Elf, Anchorman, Step Brothers, Daddy's Home and Bewitched.

From BBC • May 5, 2024

“In between meetings, was disappointed to hear the Bewitched Samantha statute downtown was vandalized,” Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll tweeted Monday night.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2022

Through a series of essays, the insightful book dives into what has inspired some of his most well-known creations, ranging from shows like Bewitched to the anime series Space Battleship Yamato.

From The Verge • May 23, 2022

Just for the sake of experiment, I wiggle my nose like Samantha on Bewitched.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman