enchanted

en-chant-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Under a magic spell; bewitched.

  2. 2.

    Filled with delight; charmed.

  3. 3.

    Having an atmosphere of charm or magic.

Phrases & expressions

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    enchanted to meet you — a formal expression of pleasure at meeting someone
  • •
    enchanted evening — a magical or romantic night
  • •
    enchanted forest — a magical woodland in fairy tales

Related words

Antonyms: disenchanted, disillusioned, ordinary
See also: charmed, enchant, enchanting, magic
Synonyms: bewitched, charmed, delighted, magical, spellbound

Etymology

From Old French enchanter ("to cast a spell on"), from Latin incantare ("to chant a magic formula against"), from in- ("upon") + cantare ("to sing"). First used in English in the 14th century.