noun
enchantment
in-CHANT-muhnt/ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
The effect of a magical spell.
The enchantment makes the rose hover above the delighted man's hands.
Etymology
The singing root links enchantment to spells voiced in song; its French ancestor could mean both a magical spell and a song or chorus. Magical power later supplied the figurative idea of irresistible attraction or delight.
In context
and to be taken on a ride they want enchantment they want some drama in their life they want pleasure
More examples
- The enchantment wears off at sunrise.
- Removing the necklace frees him from the enchantment.
- The wizard's death ends the enchantments affecting the villagers.
Forms
enchantment · enchantments
enchant verb — To place someone under a magical spell.
Similar words
- spell
- Spell names the magic cast, not just its effect.
- bewitchment
- Bewitchment emphasizes being controlled or affected by magical power.