enchanted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.placed under a magic spell or having magical qualities.
adj.subject to magical influence or charms; often used to describe settings in folklore or fantasy.
Simple“The children believed they had found an enchanted forest where the trees could talk.”
In context“The protagonist wanders through an enchanted landscape where the laws of physics are superseded by ancient, capricious magic.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling very pleased, interested, or charmed by someone or something.
adj.utterly charmed, delighted, or captivated by a person, performance, or situation.
Simple“I was enchanted by the small mountain village and decided to stay for a week.”
In context“The audience remained enchanted throughout the recital, captivated by the young pianist's technical precision and emotional depth.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
interj.a very formal way to say 'nice to meet you'.
interj.a formulaic social greeting used upon introduction to express pleasure at meeting someone.
Simple“"Enchanted," he said, bowing slightly as he was introduced to the guest of honour.”
In context“In the nineteenth-century salon, a gentleman might murmur "enchanted" while bowing to a lady, though such formalities have largely vanished from modern discourse.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is archaic and very formal; learners should use 'pleased to meet you' or 'nice to meet you' in modern contexts.
Synonymspleased to meet you
“Kindergarten is often an enchanted place, one which many children vividly remember all their lives.”