Meaning & Definition of word "Enchantment"
Enchantment
/ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
noun:
- 1. A feeling of great pleasure; delight.
- Example: The enchantment of the sunset left everyone speechless.
- 2. The state of being under a spell; magic.
- Example: The forest was filled with enchantment, as if it were alive with mystical creatures.
- 3. A charming quality that attracts or fascinates.
- Example: Her smile had an enchantment that captivated all who saw it.
- 4. An act of using magic or spells.
- Example: The wizard's enchantment transformed the stone into gold.
Etymology
●Derived from Middle English 'enchauntement', from Old French 'enchantement', from 'enchanter' meaning to enchant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under a spell:
To be captivated or fascinated as if by magic.
enchanting beauty:
Beauty that captivates and delights.
charmed life:
A life that seems protected from difficulties or danger.
Related Words
enchant:
To cast a spell on someone; to delight or charm.
enchantment:
A magical effect or influence.
enchantress:
A female magician or sorceress.
Slang Meanings of enchantment
Meaning: The feeling of being entranced or in awe.
● Example Sentence: That concert was pure enchantment; I couldn't take my eyes off the stage.
Meaning: Being in love or infatuated.
● Example Sentence: Ever since they started dating, he's been in a state of enchantment.