1 : to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. [+ obj] ▪ The book has enchanted children for almost a century. — often used as (be) enchanted ▪ Visitors will be enchanted [=captivated, charmed] by the beauty of the place. [no obj] ▪ The beauty of the place enchants. 2 [+ obj] : to put a magic spell on (someone or something)
▪ a tale about a wizard who enchants [=bewitches] a princess
▪ a tale about a wizard who enchants [=bewitches] a princess
— enchanted adjective
▪ It's a beautiful, enchanted [=enchanting, captivating] place. ▪ The story takes place in an enchanted forest.
▪ It's a beautiful, enchanted [=enchanting, captivating] place. ▪ The story takes place in an enchanted forest.
— enchanting adjective [more enchanting; most enchanting]
▪ an enchanting book ▪ the enchanting beauty of the place
▪ an enchanting book ▪ the enchanting beauty of the place
— en·chant·ing·ly adverb
▪ an enchantingly beautiful place
▪ an enchantingly beautiful place







