enchantment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/
US: /ɪnˈtʃænt.mənt/

  1. A feeling of great pleasure; the state of being delighted or charmed by something.

    1. The garden was full of enchantment.
    2. The children listened to the story with complete enchantment, captivated by the fairytale.

  2. A magic spell or charm; the act of using magic to control someone or something.

    1. The witch put an enchantment on him.
    2. The sorceress lifted the enchantment, freeing the prince from his animal form.

Synonyms

charm delight fascination spell magic witchcraft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enchantment" in English means: A feeling of great pleasure; the state of being delighted or charmed by something., A magic spell or charm; the act of using magic to control someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "enchantment" is /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈtʃænt.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enchantment": charm, delight, fascination, spell, magic, witchcraft.

Example usage of "enchantment": "The garden was full of enchantment.". More examples on the page.