enchanted
/ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ · en·chant·ed
verb
- To attract and delight; to charm. The magician enchanted the audience with his graceful sleight of hand.
- To cast a spell upon, especially one that attracts or charms. The witch enchanted the forest glade, making every traveler feel a sudden joy.
- To magically enhance or degrade an item. In the game, you can enchant your sword to deal extra fire damage.
adjective
- Charmed, delighted, enraptured. She looked enchanted by the sunrise over the mountains.
- Under the influence of enchantment. The villagers walked through the meadow, still enchanted by the fairy’s song.
interjection
- A greeting used when introduced to someone for the first time, especially by a man when introduced to a woman. ‘Enchanted to meet you,’ he said, extending his hand.
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Did you know? Shakespeare used ‘enchanted’ as a greeting in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, reflecting a brief Victorian custom where men would say ‘Enchanted to meet you’ upon first introductions.