enchantment Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
fascination; enthrallment; captivation.
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noun a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
trance; spell.
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noun a magical spell
bewitchment.
WordNet
En*chant"ment noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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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.
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The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an .enchantment -
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.