enchantment
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mənt, -ˈtʃɑnt- noun
1.
the art, act, or an instance of enchanting.
2.
the state of being enchanted.
3.
something that enchants: Music is an enchantment that never fails.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of enchanting or state of being enchanted |
| 2. | a magic spell or act of witchcraft |
| 3. | great charm or fascination |
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Word Origin & History
enchantment
c.1300, from O.Fr. enchantement, from enchanter "bewitch, charm," from L. incantare, lit. "chant (a magic spell) upon," from in- "upon, into" + cantare "to sing." Cf. O.E. galdor "song," also "spell, enchantment," from galan "to sing," source of the second element in nightingale.
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Example sentences
Both were a form of magic, both were a game of intricate enchantment and deception.
It has the enchantment of a bank after hours, of a honeycomb emptied of honey and flooded with a soft glow.
The only enchantment, however, is the one that put some part of your brain to sleep for so many years.
Parents and caregivers play a critical role in introducing kids to the wonder and enchantment of reading.
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