enchanted
Britishadjective
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under a spell; bewitched; magical
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utterly delighted or captivated; fascinated; charmed
Explanation
The adjective enchanted describes something that's under a spell, like the frog that lives in your backyard which, when you kiss it, turns into a prince. The Latin root, incantare, means "cast a spell on."If you're so captivated by something, like stunning photographs in an art gallery, that you may as well be under a fairy tale spell, you're enchanted. Charming actors in old movies often say, "Enchanted," after being introduced to a beautiful woman. What they mean, essentially, is that they find her so fascinating they can't take their eyes off her.
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Example Sentences
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That doesn’t take away from the experiences they provide—movies have enchanted audiences for generations despite being only still photos.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Critics were particularly enchanted by the show’s lush score and fantastical atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
He is enchanted to find that nothing in this village has changed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
But the enchanted grin spreading across Egg’s face reads as delighted, not desperate.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
“They’ve just been enchanted to look that way.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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