enchanted
adjective
en·chant·ed
in-ˈchan-təd 
en-
1
: placed under or as if under a magic spell
an enchanted forest/island
: having or seeming to have a magical quality
an enchanted evening
A journey beneath a rig is an excursion to an enchanted realm.—
Paul K. Driessen
Paul K. Driessen2
: made to feel delightfully pleased or charmed
I was enchanted, ravished with pleasure by what I saw.—Robert Garis
Robert GarisHis many previous works have attracted a loyal, enchanted following.—George Johnson
George JohnsonHollywood may be in a tizzy over the upcoming movie version of his … first novel, … but others aren't nearly as enchanted.—Steve Daly
Steve Daly
enchantedly
adverb
… trying to provide one of the first-round upsets to which the public is so enchantedly accustomed.
—Alexander Wolff
Alexander Wolff
Examples of enchanted in a Sentence
an enchanted isle of the South Pacific
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Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The dancer parts include minions, palace guards, enchanted birds and a hunting party.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Image As someone who grew up with an abundance of pets thanks to an indulgent, animal-loving father, I’m enchanted by the nonhuman protagonists in these memoirs, which remind me of the joyful, unpredictable chaos of living with animals.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Others were equally enchanted by Stewart's unexpected skills.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The dancer parts include minions, palace guards, enchanted birds and a hunting party.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Image As someone who grew up with an abundance of pets thanks to an indulgent, animal-loving father, I’m enchanted by the nonhuman protagonists in these memoirs, which remind me of the joyful, unpredictable chaos of living with animals.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Others were equally enchanted by Stewart's unexpected skills.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchanted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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