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enchanted

|en-chant-ed|

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/ɪnˈtʃæntɪd/

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/ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/

(enchant)

magical delight

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
enchantenchantsenchantedenchantedenchantingenchantmentsenchantmentenchantingenchantingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'enchanted' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'enchanter,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'chanter' meant 'to sing.'

Historical Evolution

'enchanter' transformed into the Middle English word 'enchanten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enchant.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sing a spell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to delight or captivate.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

under a spell; bewitched.

The enchanted forest was full of magical creatures.

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Adjective 2

delighted or captivated.

She was enchanted by the beautiful music.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39