as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
an enchanted isle of the South Pacific
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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in possessed
to cast a spell on
out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all
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as in mesmerized
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe
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Recent Examples of enchanted
Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
For the Marc Jacobs show, which is always an NYFW standout, Fox channeled an enchanted doll come to life with a head full of thick, glossy, bouncy curls and lavender-gray makeup to mimic the color of her sheer catsuit and satin bra top.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Now Serving in Chinatown, recalled how the chef’s executive team was enchanted by the local landscape.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
When the trees in the enchanted forest threw apples at Dorothy, an orchard full of red foam balls fell onto the viewers.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
For the Marc Jacobs show, which is always an NYFW standout, Fox channeled an enchanted doll come to life with a head full of thick, glossy, bouncy curls and lavender-gray makeup to mimic the color of her sheer catsuit and satin bra top.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
While Rolls-Royce Cullinans waited to ferry guests to the golden sands of Jardin Tropézina, the hotel's chic beach club, children were far more enchanted by the whimsical little train that chugged them toward the 5,500-square-foot kids’ club.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
Now Serving in Chinatown, recalled how the chef’s executive team was enchanted by the local landscape.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
Adjective
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alongside their sinewy body form, the ancestors of seagrass carried with them from dry land two useful features that no sea creature possessed.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Later, a fire at Hall’s grandmother’s house would destroy most of his magic act.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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And judges are being increasingly specific about what those magic words are, according to Janet Ainsworth, professor emerita at Seattle University law school.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Yates alleges that Ebert had driven up to the house, honked his horn, and cursed at him before driving off.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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Life slows down here in the most magical of ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The original series ran on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2012, following the Russo family as its three siblings navigated the challenges of adolescence while mastering their magical abilities.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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The synopsis, just like the film's title, fails to prepare viewers for the level of chaos the film brings, which Matarazzo says enticed him.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, though, the excitement around AI infrastructure spending has waned, and now the market seems as spooked by it than enticed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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