enchantment
gb/ɪnt͡ʃˈæntmənt/ us/ɪnt͡ʃˈæntmənt/
B2
English
~ 9600
bűvölet, elragadtatás, varázs, báj, varázslat, bűvölet alatt áll
NOUN
B2
1
bűvölet
C1
elragadtatás
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s enchantment with [something]
As the orchestra began to play, a quiet enchantment settled over the audience.
Ahogy a zenekar játszani kezdett, csendes bűvölet szállta meg a közönséget.
Her enchantment with the city grew stronger every time she walked along the river at night.
Valahányszor éjjel a folyóparton sétált, egyre jobban a város bűvöletébe került.
The children listened in total enchantment as their grandfather told stories by the fire.
Traveling alone brought a new enchantment to places she had seen many times before.
Learner examples
The little girl watched the snow with enchantment.
A kislány elbűvölten nézte a havat.
His face showed pure enchantment as he saw the sea for the first time.
Amikor először látta a tengert, az arcán tiszta elragadtatás tükröződött.
I still remember my enchantment when I opened the gift.
There was a feeling of enchantment in the room during the concert.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enchantment' (the feeling or quality) with 'enchanting' (an adjective). For example, they might say *"This place is full of enchanting"* instead of *"This place is full of enchantment"* or *"This place is enchanting."* Also, some think 'enchantment' can only be used for magic, but in modern English it is often used for strong positive feelings and experiences without real magic.
Meaning
strong delight and fascination
Collocations
a feeling of enchantment
|a sense of enchantment
|her enchantment with [something]
|filled with enchantment
|lose its enchantment
Synonyms
delight (Focuses on great pleasure and joy; does not always include the sense of wonder that 'enchantment' suggests.)
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fascination (Emphasizes being very interested and unable to stop thinking about something, with less emphasis on joy.)
Antonyms
disenchantment (Suggests losing one’s pleasant illusions and becoming disappointed, often after being enchanted before.)
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boredom (A lack of interest or excitement, the opposite of the intense interest and pleasure of enchantment.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|aesthetics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very strong feeling of joy and wonder when you like something or someone very much.
A strong feeling of pleasure, admiration, and wonder, often as if something were magical.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the enchantment of [something]
The quiet enchantment of the old library made her want to stay there all afternoon.
A régi könyvtár csendes varázsa miatt legszívesebben egész délután ott maradt volna.
For him, the real enchantment of the village lay in its narrow stone streets and slow pace of life.
Számára a falu igazi varázsa a keskeny, kövezett utcákban és a nyugodt életritmusban rejlett.
The film captures the enchantment of first love without becoming sentimental.
Over time, the enchantment of city life began to fade for her.
Learner examples
The enchantment of the small town is in its friendly people.
A kisváros varázsa a barátságos emberekben rejlik.
Many tourists love the enchantment of the old castle.
Sok turista szereti a régi kastély varázsát.
The book shows the enchantment of life by the sea.
For me, the true enchantment of the café is its music and soft lights.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes overuse 'magic' instead of 'enchantment' when talking about a place or experience (e.g. *"the magic of the city"*). This is not wrong, but 'enchantment' can sound more elegant or poetic and focuses more on the lasting charm. Some also try to use it as an adjective (*"an enchantment place"*); the correct adjective is 'enchanting'.
Meaning
special charm that feels magical
Collocations
the enchantment of [a place]
|full of enchantment
|retain its enchantment
|the quiet enchantment of [something]
|the enchantment of childhood
Synonyms
charm (A very close synonym; slightly broader and more everyday, while 'enchantment' suggests a deeper or more magical charm.)
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magic (Often used figuratively like 'enchantment', but can also refer directly to supernatural powers; 'enchantment' stays closer to the idea of a charming quality.)
Antonyms
plainness (Lack of special or striking qualities; the opposite of having an enchanting quality.)
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drabness (Describes something dull and without color or interest, opposed to the vivid appeal of enchantment.)
Themes
aesthetics
|travel
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special and very attractive quality of a person, place, or thing that makes it seem almost magical.
The special, often delicate charm or attractive quality of someone or something that makes it seem magical or unusually appealing.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
3
varázslat
B1
Usage pattern:
cast an enchantment on [someone/something]
The witch cast an enchantment on the forest, causing it to sleep for a hundred years.
A boszorkány varázslatot bocsátott az erdőre, és az száz évre álomba merült.
Only a true act of courage could break the ancient enchantment that bound the kingdom.
Csak egy igazán bátor tett törhette meg az ősi varázslatot, amely fogva tartotta a királyságot.
The book describes an enchantment that allows the hero to speak with animals.
A protective enchantment was placed on the door so that no enemy could enter.
Learner examples
The fairy used an enchantment to turn the prince into a frog.
A tündér varázslattal békává változtatta a herceget.
In the story, an old man teaches the boy a secret enchantment.
A történetben egy öregember egy titkos varázslatot tanít a fiúnak.
The hero breaks the enchantment and saves the village.
A bad enchantment makes the people forget their names.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'enchantment' as a verb (*"He enchantmented her"*). The correct verb is 'enchant' and the noun is 'enchantment'. Also, they may not realize that in modern everyday speech, 'spell' is more common than 'enchantment' for literal magic; 'enchantment' is more typical in fantasy stories and literary style.
Meaning
act of putting on a magic spell
Collocations
cast an enchantment
|a powerful enchantment
|a dark enchantment
|break the enchantment
|protective enchantment
Synonyms
spell (The most common everyday word for spoken or written magic; often less literary-sounding than 'enchantment'.)
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charm (Can mean a magic word or object; often suggests a lighter, sometimes protective type of magic compared with 'enchantment'.)
Antonyms
disenchantment (In magical contexts, can mean the act of removing an enchantment; more often used figuratively, so context is important.)
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blessing (A positive, holy wish or prayer, not a controlling spell; opposite in tone to a dark or controlling enchantment.)
Themes
fantasy
|stories
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A magic spell, or the act of using magic to change or control a person, animal, or thing.
A magic spell or the act of using magic words or powers to change or control someone or something.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
bűvölet
C1
Usage pattern:
be under an enchantment
The entire court seemed to be under an enchantment, frozen in place as the sorcerer spoke.
Úgy tűnt, az egész udvar bűvölet alatt áll, mozdulatlanul dermedten, miközben a varázsló beszélt.
At dawn, the villagers finally awoke from the enchantment and remembered who they were.
Pirkadatkor a falusiak végre felébredtek a bűvöletből, és eszükbe jutott, kik is ők.
She moved as if in an enchantment, her eyes distant and unfocused.
The forest lay in a strange enchantment, silent and unmoving for centuries.
Learner examples
The princess is under an enchantment and cannot wake up.
A hercegnő bűvölet alatt áll, és nem tud felébredni.
When the hero breaks the spell, the city comes out of its enchantment.
Amikor a hős megtöri a varázst, a város kikerül a bűvöletből.
The animals walk slowly, as if they are in an enchantment.
At the end of the story, the land is free from the enchantment.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the emotional sense and say things like *"I was under an enchantment of the movie"* when they just mean they were very interested or moved. In that case, it is better to say *"I watched the movie in enchantment"* or *"I was enchanted by the movie"* rather than using the magical-state sense.
Meaning
state of being under a spell
Collocations
under an enchantment
|awaken from the enchantment
|held in an enchantment
|fall into an enchantment
Synonyms
spell (Can also mean the state someone is in because of magic, but is more general and common than 'enchantment'.)
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trance (A state like sleep or deep focus; similar in that a person is not fully in control, but does not always involve magic.)
Antonyms
freedom (Being free from control, the opposite of being held by an enchantment.)
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release (The act or state of being set free from something that holds or controls you, such as an enchantment.)
Themes
fantasy
|stories
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The condition of a person, animal, or place when a magic spell is on them.
The state of being controlled, affected, or held by a magic spell.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enchantment
IPA
GB/ɪnt͡ʃˈæntmənt/
US/ɪnt͡ʃˈæntmənt/
Syllables & stress
en - chant - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (chant)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: enchantment
- Plural: enchantment, enchantments
Word family
Forms
enchantments
noun
Core family
enchant
verb
enchanted
adjective
enchanting
adjective
Related words
enchantingly
adverb
enchanter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disenchantment
noun
disenchant
verb
disenchanted
adjective
Expressions
land of enchantment
1/lˈænd əv ɪnt͡ʃˈæntmənt/
idiom
literary
place of magical beauty
A place that seems very beautiful, special, and almost magical, often because of its nature or atmosphere.
Examples
- The island was a land of enchantment, with clear blue water and bright green forests.
- As a child, she thought her grandmother’s garden was a land of enchantment where anything could happen.