Word
enchantress
Phoneticsen·chantress
UK/ɛntʃˈɑːntɹəs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a woman in stories who uses magic to cast spells or charm people.
n. a woman possessing magical powers, especially the ability to cast spells or influence others through charm. Frequently appears in folklore, myth, and fantasy literature as a figure combining beauty, allure, and supernatural control.
Examples
“The enchantress casts a spell on the prince.”
“In the story, the young hero seeks help from an enchantress who lives deep in the forest.”
“The novel portrays the enchantress not as a simple villain but as a lonely ruler whose magic reflects her desire for control.”
Examples
simple
“The enchantress casts a spell on the prince.”
contextual
“In the story, the young hero seeks help from an enchantress who lives deep in the forest.”
complex
“The novel portrays the enchantress not as a simple villain but as a lonely ruler whose magic reflects her desire for control.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “enchantress” in context.
Verb
01. consult enchantress
“The king travelled far to consult the enchantress about the war.”
verb + noun
02. defeat enchantress
“Only true love could defeat the enchantress and break the curse.”
verb + noun
03. depict enchantress
“The painting depicts the enchantress weaving a spell over the lake.”
verb + noun
04. enchantress bewitches
“The enchantress bewitches every traveller who enters her garden.”
noun + verb
05. enchantress casts
“The enchantress casts a forbidden spell to protect the forest.”
noun + verb
06. enchantress lures
“The enchantress lures her victims with music and sweet promises.”
noun + verb
07. enchantress vanishes
“The enchantress vanishes in a cloud of silver smoke.”
noun + verb
08. fall for enchantress
“The young knight foolishly fell for the enchantress and forgot his quest.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
09. beautiful enchantress
“The novel features a beautiful enchantress who lures sailors to their doom.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. legend of enchantress
“The legend of the enchantress is still told around winter fires.”
noun + prep + noun
11. bewitched by a wicked enchantress
“In the story, the prince is bewitched by a wicked enchantress.”
12. fall under the enchantress's spell
“The knights fell under the enchantress's spell and lost their way.”
Real-World Examples
“The colourful and larger-than-life staging of the opera about an enchantress who transforms her lovers into beasts returns to the Royal Opera stage this week.” “She was portrayed as a sexual enchantress who supposedly learned "ancient Chinese skills" in the brothels of Shanghai, where her first husband, a US Navy pilot, had been stationed.” Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- 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
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/enchantress