DictionaryenchantGreat delight
verb

enchant

en-CHANT/ɪnˈtʃænt/

To place under a magical spell.

The sorcerer begins to enchant the traveler with a transforming spell.

A clearly imaginary sorcerer directs a glowing spell toward an adult whose hand visibly transforms into a leafy branch while the rest of the body remains human.
Etymology

The pieces evoke singing a spell upon someone, connecting magical bewitching with the figurative power to delight deeply. The English verb may instead have been formed from enchantment.

In context

Esoteric Atlanta13:29
his music is so powerful it can enchant and spell cast anything even causing nature to bend to his will
Mystery Monday: The Orphic Mystery Cult! The OG Protestants and the OG Reformation.

More examples

  • The witch enchanted the prince, turning him into a frog.
  • Can the sorcerer enchant this broom to sweep by itself?
  • The fairy is enchanting the forest to keep intruders asleep.

Forms

enchant · enchants · enchanted · enchanting

enchantment noun — A magical spell or its effect.

enchanter noun — A person who casts magical spells.

Similar words

bewitch
Often suggests control by witchcraft rather than magic generally.
hex
Specifically means to place a harmful curse on someone.