enchantment
noun
en·chant·ment
in-ˈchant-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the act or art of enchanting
b
: the quality or state of being enchanted
As the newness of the projects wore off, however, their enchantment with the apartment faded.—
Charles Whitaker
Charles Whitaker2
: something that enchants
the enchantments of sailing
3
: a magic spell
"Why would you be mad to try and rob Gringotts?" Harry asked. "Spells—enchantments," said Hagrid …—J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling"She has made an enchantment over the whole country so that it is always winter here and never Christmas."—C. S. Lewis
C. S. LewisSynonyms
Examples of enchantment in a Sentence
Our enchantment faded when we found that the house needed even more repairs.
the enchantment of a snowy field bathed in moonlight
He writes about the dangers as well as the enchantments of sailing.
stories about wizards and enchantments
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Even in her diminished state, Agatha is still capable of some enchantment.
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Place them around your entryway, living room, or kitchen to ensure the enchantment of autumn extends throughout your home.
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People describe the experience with a sense of enchantment.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
Even in her diminished state, Agatha is still capable of some enchantment.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Place them around your entryway, living room, or kitchen to ensure the enchantment of autumn extends throughout your home.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
People describe the experience with a sense of enchantment.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for enchantment
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“Enchantment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchantment. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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enchantment
noun
en·chant·ment
in-ˈchant-mənt
1
: the act or art of enchanting : the state of being enchanted
2
: something that enchants : spell
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