enchantment
noun
en·chant·ment
in-ˈchant-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the act or art of enchanting
b
: the quality or state of being enchanted
As the newness of the projects wore off, however, their enchantment with the apartment faded.—
Charles Whitaker
Charles Whitaker2
: something that enchants
the enchantments of sailing
3
: a magic spell
"Why would you be mad to try and rob Gringotts?" Harry asked. "Spells—enchantments," said Hagrid …—J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling"She has made an enchantment over the whole country so that it is always winter here and never Christmas."—C. S. Lewis
C. S. LewisExamples of enchantment in a Sentence
Our enchantment faded when we found that the house needed even more repairs.
the enchantment of a snowy field bathed in moonlight
He writes about the dangers as well as the enchantments of sailing.
stories about wizards and enchantments
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Here are some of the itineraries that capture the enchantment of these fascinating countries in Northern Europe, each with its distinct personality and culture.
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The warmer, wetter weather of summer usually makes these months the off-season for travel to the Isla del Encanto—the island of enchantment, as Puerto Rico is called—but this summer, all signs hotels are reaching record levels of occupancy.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
More likely, Lorde is just trying to lend enchantment to her 21st-century yuppie routine.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The warmer, wetter weather of summer usually makes these months the off-season for travel to the Isla del Encanto—the island of enchantment, as Puerto Rico is called—but this summer, all signs hotels are reaching record levels of occupancy.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
More likely, Lorde is just trying to lend enchantment to her 21st-century yuppie routine.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Travelers come from across the globe to hike the trails, gaze in awe at the falls and granite rockfaces, and immerse themselves in the enchantment of the park.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchantment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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enchantment
noun
en·chant·ment
in-ˈchant-mənt
1
: the act or art of enchanting : the state of being enchanted
2
: something that enchants : spell
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