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enchanted

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en·chant  (n-chnt)
tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants
1. To cast a spell over; bewitch.
2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.

[Middle English enchanten, from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantre, to utter an incantation, cast a spell : in-, against; see en-1 + cantre, to sing, frequentative of canere; see kan- in Indo-European roots.]

enchanted [ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd]
adj
1. under a spell; bewitched; magical
2. utterly delighted or captivated; fascinated; charmed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.enchanted - influenced as by charms or incantations
disenchanted - freed from enchantment

enchanted
adjective
1. bewitched, magic, possessed, charmed fairy stories of enchanted forests
2. fascinated, charmed, absorbed, entranced, captivated, enthralled, beguiled, smitten, bewitched, engrossed, spellbound, infatuated, hypnotized, under a spell He was enchanted by her youth and love of life.
Translations
enchanted [ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd] adj
(= delighted) [person] → enchanté(e)
to be enchanted with sth [+ place, event] → être enchanté(e) par qch
to be enchanted with sb → être charmé(e) par qn
(= under a spell) [person, place] → enchanté(e)


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Eager inquiries concerning the twins were pouring into their enchanted ears all the time; each was the constant center of a group of breathless listeners; each recognized that she knew now for the first time the real meaning of that great word Glory, and perceived the stupendous value of it, and understand why men in all ages had been willing to throw away meaner happiness, treasure, life itself, to get a taste of its sublime and supreme joy.
Adieu, till we meet; I am enchanted with my lodgings.
Author of Father Goose-His Book; The Wizard of Oz; The Magical Monarch of Mo; The Enchanted Isle of Yew; The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus; Dot and Tot of Merryland etc.
 
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