enchantment

[ en-chant-muhnt, -chahnt- ]
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noun
  1. the art, act, or an instance of enchanting.

  2. the state of being enchanted.

  1. something that enchants: Music is an enchantment that never fails.

Origin of enchantment

1
1250–1300; Middle English enchantement<Anglo-French, Old French <Latin incantāmentum.See enchant, -ment

Other words for enchantment

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How to use enchantment in a sentence

  • But they deemed she had vanquished the English by the Devil's aid, by means of spells and enchantments.

  • In one valley the ancient demon of water-force had excelled himself in enchantments.

    Overland | John William De Forest
  • Indeed, Mrs. Yoop was quite justified in believing no power could alter her enchantments.

    The Tin Woodman of Oz | L. Frank Baum
  • Like those whom some friendly magician has freed from the enchantments of an evil genius, they are restored to a healthy judgment.

  • Could it be true that such passion's enchantments were never to be his again?

    A German Pompadour | Marie Hay

British Dictionary definitions for enchantment

enchantment

/ (ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt) /


noun
  1. the act of enchanting or state of being enchanted

  2. a magic spell or act of witchcraft

  1. great charm or fascination

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