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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."
2
Under a magic spell.
"The prince was trapped in an enchanted castle."

How to use enchanted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither completely charmed by something, or under a magic spell.

Common pairings
enchanted forest enchanted castle utterly enchanted

Word forms

more enchanted comparative, most enchanted superlative

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The children were _____ by the puppet show.

bespelled bewitched charmed cursed ensorcelled forspoken maleficiate spellbound under a spell

Antonyms

unbewitched uncharmed uncursed unenchanted

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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