enchantment Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
    fascination; enthrallment; captivation.
  2. noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
    trance; spell.
  3. noun a magical spell
    bewitchment.

WordNet


En*chant"ment noun
Etymology
F. enchantement.
Definitions
  1. The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation.
    After the last enchantment you did here. Shak.
  2. The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment.
  3. That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights.
    Such an enchantment as there is in words. South.
    Syn. -- Incantation; necromancy; magic; sorcery; witchcraft; spell; charm; fascination; witchery.

Webster 1913