| enchantment | 1. The act of enchanting; the production of certain wonderful effects by the aid of demons, or the agency of supposed spirits; the use of magic arts, spells, or charms; incantation. "After the last enchantment you did here." (Shak) 2. The effect produced by the act; the state of being enchanted; as, to break an enchantment. 3. That which captivates the heart and senses; an influence or power which fascinates or highly delights. "Such an enchantment as there is in words." (South) Synonym: Incantation, necromancy, magic, sorcery, witchcraft, spell, charm, fascination, witchery. Origin: F. Enchantement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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