ENCHANTMENT Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

enchantment

noun

in-ˈchant-mənt

Definition of enchantment

as in appeal

the power of irresistible attraction there's an enchantment about that handsome, young actor that audiences just adore

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as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power entertained the children with stories about magic potions and enchantments

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as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means there are people even today who claim to be skilled in enchantment

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science

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Recent Examples of enchantment That enchantment is duly enhanced by the sylvan atmosphere of Central Park at dusk. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 In the film, desire, fear and enchantment are always very close to one another. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 July 2026 Richard Brody laments its lack of gods, writing that this modern interpretation neglects a key part of the story and undermines its enchantments. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 In fact, its chief AI product sports a brand name that Eisman fondly recalls from his teenage sci-fi enchantment. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enchantment

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Noun

The ban remains in force, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear a further appeal early next month.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
In the appeal, the Cubs will be ready to counter these and other potential arguments.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey also is facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury playing for the Netherlands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Malhotra, one of India’s most experienced execs and producers, launched Abundantia back in 2013 after exiting a role as COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures and a shorter spell leading Balaji Motion Pictures.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of spell

Noun

For their version, which follows a young teen boy (Bean Reid’s Sam) who works to find his missing brother in a town haunted by an evil crop curse, the answer was pumpkin guts.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
The money, which added up to many millions in today’s dollars, was a blessing and a curse.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of curse

Noun

While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
To double the magic, running water could be added to the mix.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of magic

Noun

Fascinatingly, however, the incantations are neither soothing nor conciliatory.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Rifling through the belongings of her great-aunt Jet (Wiest) for a spell to save Gideon, Kylie finds the Book of Ravens, which cryptically hints at an incantation that might break the Owens’ love curse.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of incantation

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