enchanted
UK: ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd | US: ɪnˈtʃæntɪd
adj. filled with delight or wonder; charmed
adj. under a magical spell
vt. (past tense of "enchant") to delight or captivate someone
The word "enchanted" originates from the Old French enchanter, derived from Latin incantare ("to sing spells," from in- [intensive] + cantare [to sing]). The core idea revolves around magical incantations or songs that captivate or bewitch. Over time, "enchant" expanded from literal spellcasting to metaphorical charm or delight. The suffix -ed marks the past participle, often used adjectivally to describe a state of being charmed or spellbound.
The children were enchanted by the fairy tale.
She felt as if she had stepped into an enchanted forest.
The audience was enchanted by the musician’s performance.
The old castle is said to be enchanted by a ghost.
His enchanted smile made everyone around him feel at ease.