Word
enchantment
Phoneticsen·chant·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈtʃæntmənt/
UK/ɛntʃˈɑːntmənt/
Definition
n. a magical power that makes someone or something look or feel very attractive. It can also mean a state of being completely fascinated by something.
n. a magical power or spell that causes a person or thing to be under a spell of fascination or charm. Often used to describe a state of being deeply captivated by a situation or object.
Examples
“The forest was filled with a magical enchantment.”
“The children were under the spell of the magician's enchantment for the entire performance.”
“The ancient ruins were said to be protected by a powerful enchantment that prevented any attempt to move or damage the stone structures.”
Examples
simple
“The forest was filled with a magical enchantment.”
contextual
“The children were under the spell of the magician's enchantment for the entire performance.”
complex
“The ancient ruins were said to be protected by a powerful enchantment that prevented any attempt to move or damage the stone structures.”
Real-World Examples
“Now, 175 years later, our photographs may be much more advanced but our enchantment with eclipses is as powerful as it always was.” Etymology
From Middle English enchauntement, from Old French enchantement.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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