adj
Uncommon
enchanted
ihn-CHAHN-tihd
Enchanted (adj) means Delighted and captivated. Example: “The children were enchanted by the puppet show.”
adj
1
Delighted and captivated.
"The children were enchanted by the puppet show."
"The children listened, enchanted by the storyteller’s voice."
2
Under a magic spell.
"The prince was trapped in an enchanted castle."
How to use enchanted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither completely charmed by something, or under a magic spell.
Common pairings
enchanted forest
enchanted castle
utterly enchanted
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more enchanted
- Superlative
- most enchanted
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Synonyms
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disenchanted
unbewitched
uncharmed
uncursed
unenchanted
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Rhymes for enchanted
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What does “enchanted” mean?
The word “enchanted” means delighted and captivated. In plain terms, either completely charmed by something, or under a magic spell.
How do you pronounce “enchanted”?
“Enchanted” is pronounced ihn-CHAHN-tihd (/ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “enchanted” in a sentence?
Here is “enchanted” used in a sentence: “The children were enchanted by the puppet show.”
What is another word for “enchanted”?
Words with a similar meaning to “enchanted” include bespelled, bewitched, charmed, cursed, ensorcelled and forspoken.
What is the opposite of “enchanted”?
The opposite of “enchanted” — its antonyms — are unbewitched, uncharmed, uncursed and unenchanted.
What part of speech is “enchanted”?
“Enchanted” is an adjective.
Is “enchanted” a common word?
“Enchanted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enchanted” have?
“Enchanted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: delighted and captivated.
