enchant
19 synonyms and 14 antonyms for enchant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To delight or charm someone completely.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use enchant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
enchant an audience
enchant a sword
utterly enchanted
Etymology
From Old French enchanter, from Latin incantare ("to chant a magic formula over"); a doublet of "incant."
Full origin of enchant →Frequently asked questions
What does “enchant” mean?
The word “enchant” means to delight or charm someone completely. In plain terms, to charm someone completely, or in stories, to cast a spell.
How do you pronounce “enchant”?
“Enchant” is pronounced ihn-CHAHNT (/ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ in IPA).
How do you use “enchant” in a sentence?
Here is “enchant” used in a sentence: “The singer's voice enchanted the whole audience.”
What is another word for “enchant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “enchant” include bechat, becry, beglammer, bespell, bewitch and conjure.
What is the opposite of “enchant”?
The opposite of “enchant” — its antonyms — are counterspell, decharm, dehex, disenchant and disillusion.
What part of speech is “enchant”?
“Enchant” is a verb.
Where does the word “enchant” come from?
The word “enchant” comes from Latin. From Old French enchanter, from Latin incantare ("to chant a magic formula over"); a doublet of "incant.".
How many meanings does “enchant” have?
“Enchant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to delight or charm someone completely.
