enchant
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to cast a spell on; bewitch
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to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm
Other Word Forms
- enchanter noun
- enchantress noun
- unenchanted adjective
Etymology
Origin of enchant
1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; incantation
Example Sentences
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"It's dazzling, it's enchanting. But there's a disconnect. Nowadays it's a luxury carnival, a carnival of feathers, sequins, VIP boxes."
From Barron's
It is not only residents of Ganvie who find the waterway enchanting.
From Barron's
Shadows could, too, as long as they were enchanted.
From Literature
By the end of the first episode, Samira is determined to stay in Hinkley Hills, warmed by new friends, enchanted by the fireflies and in love with the “sweet suburban air.”
From Los Angeles Times
Round numbers always enchant humans, especially when they’re big round numbers.
From Los Angeles Times
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