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Definition of enchant

enchant

/ɪnˈtʃænt/
en · chant
Adverb:enchantingly
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Adjective:enchanting
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Past Simple:enchanted
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Past Participle:enchanted
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Present Participle:enchanting
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• verb

1

To fill someone with great delight, wonder, or admiration; to charm or captivate completely.

Example

"The historic coastal village continues to enchant visitors with its cobblestone streets and vibrant gardens."

2

To put someone or something under a magic spell; to bewitch.

Example

"In the classic fairy tale, a mischievous fairy attempts to enchant the castle and everyone inside it."

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• Rhymes for enchant

• Nearby Words

encase
encasement
encelia
enchant
enchanted
enchanter
enchanting

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantare ('to sing a magical spell over'), formed from in- ('upon') and cantare ('to sing'), the same root that gives English 'incantation' and 'chant'.

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