enchantment
Americannoun
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the art, act, or an instance of enchanting. enchanting.
- Synonyms:
- witchery, fascination, sorcery, magic
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the state of being enchanted.
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something that enchants.
Music is an enchantment that never fails.
noun
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the act of enchanting or state of being enchanted
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a magic spell or act of witchcraft
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great charm or fascination
Etymology
Origin of enchantment
1250–1300; Middle English enchantement < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin incantāmentum. See enchant, -ment
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