enchant

/ɛnˈtʃænt/

/ɛnˈtʃænt/

Other forms: enchanted; enchanting; enchants

To enchant is to cast a spell over someone, like a witch might do. It also means to attract or catch someone's attention in a less mystical way.

Enchanting has a few meanings, but they all involve seduction. A witch or warlock enchants people they wish to influence through magic spells. A real person enchants in different ways: through jokes, good looks, and charisma. Not only people, but also engrossing songs or shows can be said "to enchant."

Definitions of enchant

1. verb

   cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
   synonyms: bewitch, ensorcel, ensorcell, glamour, hex, jinx, witch

   types:

   voodoo

   bewitch by or as if by a voodoo

   spell

   place under a spell

   type of:

   becharm, charm

   control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
2. verb

   attract; cause to be enamored
   synonyms: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, entrance, fascinate, trance

   types:

   hold

   hold the attention of

   work

   gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

   type of:

   appeal, attract

   be attractive to
3. verb

   hold spellbound
   synonyms: delight, enrapture, enthral, enthrall, ravish, transport

   antonyms:

   disenchant

   free from enchantment

   type of:

   delight, please

   give pleasure to or be pleasing to