Synonyms for enchanted


Grammar : Adj
Spell : en-chant, -chahnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt


Définition of enchanted

Origin :
  • late 14c., literal and figurative, from Old French enchanter "bewitch, charm, cast a spell" (12c.), from Latin incantare (see enchantment). Or perhaps a back-formation from enchantment. Related: Enchanting; enchantingly. Enchanted in weakened sense of "delighted" is from 1590s.
  • adj captivated
  • adj charmed
Example sentences :
  • The King was enchanted with the music, and restored Handel to favour.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • They had ventured out into the plain as into an enchanted sea.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • They are enchanted by other charms, and lulled into dangerous repose by other music!
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • And what had so enchanted the poor prisoner, so deluded the poor maniac?
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • "Enchanted" he exclaimed, as he pulled out a great gold watch.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • She so enchanted him by her beauty that he did whatever she wished him to do.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The preparations of the enchanted castle were not like those of a vulgar entertainment.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • The pilgrims reach the Enchanted Ground and are drowsy and tired.
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • A hunger was awake in her, now that she had a home so near the enchanted island.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • He obtained his pardon with difficulty, but at bottom he was enchanted.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

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