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Definition of bewitched

bewitched

/bɪˈwɪtʃt/
be · witched
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• adjective

1

Completely captivated, delighted, or charmed by someone or something.

Example

"The audience sat completely bewitched by the soprano's hauntingly beautiful performance."

2

Placed under a magical spell or influenced by witchcraft.

Example

"In the classic folktale, the prince wanders through a bewitched forest in search of the lost kingdom."

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• Rhymes for bewitched

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bewilderingly
bewilderment
bewitch
bewitched
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bewitchingly
beyond

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of 'bewitch', combining the intensive prefix 'be-' with 'witch' (from Old English 'wicce', meaning a female magician or sorcerer).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bewitched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bewitched
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