enchanted

Under a spell

Enchanted describes something magical or under a spell: an enchanted forest, an enchanted castle.

More commonly, it means delighted or captivated: I was enchanted by the old town's narrow streets.

The formal phrase enchanted to meet you expresses pleasure at an introduction, though it sounds old-fashioned or affected in casual settings.

charmed

mesmerized

Held in rapt attention

hypnotized · transfixed · fascinated · beguiled · riveted · absorbed · engrossed · rapt · under a spell · siren

delighted

thrilled

Overjoyed beyond measure

captivated · pleased · gleeful · blissful · magical · wonderful · dreamy · starry-eyed · swept away · transported

magical

sorcery

Practice of dark magic

hex · curse · amulet · talisman · potion · wand · grimoire · runes · arcane · supernatural

fairytale

castle

Fortified medieval residence

prince · curse · spell · storybook · fairy · godmother · tower · sleeping · mirror · frog

mythical

dragon

Legendary fire-breathing reptile

  • unicornMythical one-horned horse
  • phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
  • nymphNature spirit or larva

elf · goblin · troll · fairy · mermaid · sprite · gnome · centaur · griffin · pegasus

place

forest

Tree-dense ecosystem

realm · kingdom · island · lake · spring · woodland · dell · hollow · clearing · meadow

Categories
Opposites
magical state

enchantedunenchanted

Without magical effect

disenchanted · mundane · ordinary · unmagical · unspelled

emotional captivation

enchanteddisenchanted

Lost one's illusions

disillusioned · disgusted · bored · repulsed · unimpressed

perception of reality

enchantedundeceived

Freed from mistaken belief

disillusioned · clear-eyed · realistic · world-weary · hardened

Phrases
Family

enchanting, enchantment, enchant, enchanter, enchantress, disenchantment, disenchanted, enchants, enchantments

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G