as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
an enchanted isle of the South Pacific
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as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality
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as in possessed
to cast a spell on
out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all
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as in mesmerized
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe
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Recent Examples of enchanted
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Larian Studios swept the video-game awards with Baldur’s Gate 3, a noticeably Wagnerian affair with rival gods, magic rings, enchanted swords, and dragons.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Get ready to be enchanted on this week’s episode of Dancing With the Stars.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The musical is based on the fairy tale about a kind-hearted young woman who falls in love with the beast who has imprisoned her in an enchanted castle.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Larian Studios swept the video-game awards with Baldur’s Gate 3, a noticeably Wagnerian affair with rival gods, magic rings, enchanted swords, and dragons.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
So we were enchanted to see Swift wear a pair of the brand’s stud earrings to a recent Chiefs game.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Get ready to be enchanted on this week’s episode of Dancing With the Stars.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchanted
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Last film: Licorice Pizza (2021) P.T.A., as he is affectionately known, has had a charmed life, awards-wise; ironically, the only time he’s ever struck out was with 2002’s Punch Drunk Love, believed by many to be one of his best movies.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like Sylvester, buyers were also charmed and impressed by Cox and Pearl.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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His new music is possessed by an even more flamboyant theatricality, channelling post-punk, jazz fusion, prog, and even show tunes.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
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Frederic has not possessed the puck enough to put it on net.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Treating Fundraising Like Sales Fundraising is a sales process, not a magic trick.—
Mike Mahlkow,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her magic solution: a supplement from Amazon to fight iron deficiency, and a health newsletter that promised tips for weight loss, a clean gut, and better health.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Donaldson’s magical moment will go down as an instant classic in Michigan lore.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The night of her Broadway debut was nothing short of magical.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Today, consumers are less interested in foreign brands, more cost conscious and enticed by local rivals that are popping up on corners all around the country offering something a little different.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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In this void, the national body trade has flourished, fueled by tens of thousands of Americans who donate their bodies or the bodies of relatives each year, often enticed by the promise of free or discounted cremation after the bodies are used.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
11 Dec. 2024
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The popular shows at Americans' fingertips that captivated audiences in 2024.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
3 Jan. 2025
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While seeking to retain traditional elements of golf architecture, there’s also a desire to widen the funnel for engagement and get viewers captivated by the dramatic look of a fictional hole.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Armisen voices a number of droll characters and is hilariously — and fittingly — deadpan as the figure of Death who becomes seduced by show biz via a clever agent (Kind).—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Humankind has always been seduced by promises of miraculous solutions.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Enchanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchanted. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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