enchantedly

In magical delight

Enchantedly describes doing something in a state of delight or captivation, as if under a magical spell.

The word is rare, appearing mostly in literary contexts where someone gazes enchantedly at a wonder or listens enchantedly to a story.

More common alternatives include delightedly or rapturously.

captivated

mesmerized

Held in rapt attention

enthralled · spellbound · rapt · transfixed · engrossed · absorbed · riveted · hypnotized · awestruck · wonderstruck

magical

spellbound

Held as if enchanted

hexed · cursed · ensorcelled · mystically · supernaturally · magically · otherworldly · fairy-tale · storybook · fantastically

Opposites
emotional engagement

enchantedlycoldly

Without emotional warmth

indifferently · apathetically · dispassionately · unfeelingly · detachedly

belief/acceptance

enchantedlyskeptically

With doubt or distrust

cynically · doubtfully · suspiciously · incredulously · distrustfully

Phrases
Family

enchanted, disenchanted, unenchanted

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G