Enchanted
/ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/
Definitions
Affected by magic; delighted or charmed.
/ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/
Affected by or as if by magic; bewitched.
The children were enchanted by the fairy tales.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a really amazing magic show. You feel enchanted, like the magic is real and you're completely charmed and amazed by it. It's like the world feels a little bit dreamy and special.
👶 For kids: When something is enchanted, it means it's like in a fairy tale. Maybe there's a magic spell, or something is very special and beautiful.
More Examples
She felt enchanted by the beauty of the garden.
The audience was enchanted by the magician's performance.
The enchanted forest was filled with magical creatures.
How It's Used
"The princess lived in an enchanted castle."
"The wizard cast an enchanted spell."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
enchanted evening
A magical or wonderful evening; an evening filled with delight.
"They had an enchanted evening at the concert."
From Middle English *enchaunten*, from Old French *enchanter* ('to enchant, bewitch'), from Latin *incantāre* ('to sing a magic spell'), from *in-* ('in') + *cantāre* ('to sing').
The word 'enchanted' has been used for centuries, particularly in literature to describe characters, places, and objects under a spell.
Memory tip
Imagine you're under a magical spell, filled with wonder and delight!
Word Origin
"to sing a magic spell"