Enchant

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtʃænt/

Definitions of enchant

verb to fill someone with great delight; to captivate or charm

Example Sentences

A1 The magician used his wand to enchant the audience with his tricks.

A2 The beautiful music enchanted everyone in the room.

B1 The novel's vivid descriptions of the setting enchanted readers and drew them into the story.

B2 The stunning artwork in the gallery truly enchanted the visitors.

C1 The mystical atmosphere of the ancient ruins enchanted archaeologists and historians alike.

C2 The ballet performance was so captivating that it enchanted even the most discerning critics.

Examples of enchant in a Sentence

formal The magician used his wand to enchant the audience with his mesmerizing tricks.

informal The beautiful garden truly enchants visitors with its colorful flowers and peaceful ambiance.

slang I was completely enchanted by that new Netflix series, I binge-watched the whole season in one night!

figurative Her captivating smile has the power to enchant anyone who crosses her path.

Grammatical Forms of enchant

• past tense: enchanted
• plural: enchantments
• comparative: more enchanting
• superlative: most enchanting
• present tense: enchant
• future tense: will enchant
• perfect tense: have enchanted
• continuous tense: is enchanting
• singular: enchantment
• positive degree: enchanting
• infinitive: to enchant
• gerund: enchanting
• participle: enchanted

Origin and Evolution of enchant

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'enchant' originated from the Old French word 'enchanter' which came from the Latin word 'incantare', meaning to cast a spell or bewitch.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enchant' evolved to encompass not only the act of casting spells or bewitching someone, but also to describe delighting or captivating someone with charm or magic.